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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.

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.

Does my business need to be authorised? - Guidance

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

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.

Joint accounts and record keeping - Guidance

Understand the types of joint accounts that you can operate and the records which you will need to keep in order to comply with the SRA Accounts Rules.

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.

Consumer credit activities - Case studies

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

When do I need a practising certificate? - Guidance

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

Solicitors warned to attend hearings - Case studies

This case study describes when the High Court threw out a challenge from a solicitor who was struck off in their absence.

Unregulated organisations giving information to clients - Guidance

Understand your obligations to give information to external clients when your employer is not authorised by us or any other approved regulator.

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.

Conflict of interest - Case studies

To be read in conjunction with our conflicts of interest guidance.

Adequate and appropriate indemnity insurance - Case studies

This case study should be read in conjunction with the guidance on adequate and appropriate indemnity insurance.

Acting without integrity - Case study

This case study should be read in conjunction with the guidance on acting with integrity.

Making payments from the compensation fund - Guidance

We operate a fund for making grants to people whose money has been stolen, misappropriated, has not been accounted for by a regulated person or those who have suffered a loss against which a regulated person should have been insured under our rules, but was not.