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Putting matters right when things go wrong, and own interest conflicts - Guidance

To outline certain key considerations for putting matters right when you identify that things have gone wrong through the fault of you or your firm.

Topic:

Misconduct

Waivers - Case studies

These case studies should be read in conjunction with the guidance on granting waivers.

Identifying your client - Guidance

To help you understand your obligations in respect of identifying your client.

Topic:

Misconduct

When do I need a practising certificate? - Guidance

To help you understand the circumstances in which you must have a practising certificate.

Lack of independence - Case studies

The following case illustrates how solicitors can facilitate criminal activities by failing to maintain their independence.

Topic:

Misconduct

Make sure you give family members or friends the same protections as any other client - Case studies

This case study illustrates the serious consequences of failing to advise on the need to obtain independent advice.

Topic:

Misconduct

Employers' duties - Case studies

As an employer you have certain duties under the Solicitors Act. Failure to comply with them can have serious consequences as the solicitor in this case study discovered.

Topic:

Authorisation

Client care letters - Guidance

How to write and what to include in a good client care letter.

Topic:

Client care

Law firms carrying on insurance distribution activities - Guidance

To help you understand key changes introduced by the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).

Topic:

Authorisation

Unregulated organisations for employers of SRA regulated lawyers - Guidance

Advice to help you if you employ a solicitor and your business is not authorised specifically to provide legal services by a legal services regulator under the Legal Services Act.

Topic:

Authorisation