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Does my business need to be authorised? - Guidance

This checklist will help you determine if your business requires authorisation.

Law firms carrying on insurance distribution activities - Guidance

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

Payment Protection Insurance claims - Warning notice

This warning notice sets out our concerns about is those we regulate acting in claims for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

Money laundering and terrorist financing - Warning notice

This Warning Notice reminds you of the warning signs of suspicious transactions.

Bogus law firms and identity theft - Warning notice

This warning notice explains the serious risks posed to the public and the profession by criminals who set up bogus law firms or branch offices of genuine law firms.

Consumer credit activities - Case studies

Case studies to be read in conjunction with the Regulation of consumer credit activities toolkit.

Money laundering - Case studies

These case studies illustrate the importance of having a consistent approach to compliance with the money laundering regulations throughout your entire firm.

Lack of independence - Case studies

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

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.

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.

Not for profit sector: summary - Guidance

To help you understand key areas of the SRA’s Standards and Regulations most relevant to working in the Not for profit sector.

Accountant's report and the exemption to obtain one - Guidance

Understand when the exemption to the requirement to obtain an accountant’s report will apply.

Third party managed accounts - Guidance

When and how to use a third party managed account as an alternative to the use of a client account.

The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds - Guidance

To help all those we regulate understand their obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations.

Referral fees LASPO and SRA Principles - Warning notice

This warning notice reminds you of your obligations if you have referral arrangements for personal injury work.

SRA Transparency Rules - Case studies

These case studies will help you understand the Transparency Rules and the requirement to publish prices.

Professional indemnity insurance extended policy cessation period - Case studies

These case studies explain when firms must keep us informed if they are having difficulties obtaining professional indemnity insurance during the renewal period.

Failure to provide a proper standard of service or quality, particularly for vulnerable consumers- Case study

This case study illustrates the high level of dependency some clients have on their solicitors and the serious consequences for solicitors who abuse this trust.

Information security and cybercrime - Case studies

These case studies highlight the importance of information security and the growing risk of cybercrime.

Bogus law firms - Case studies

This case study illustrates the importance of firms and clients following up on unusual communications using independent and established means.