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Reporting duties under the SRA Overseas Rules - Case studies

This case study should be read in conjunction with the guidance on reporting duties under the SRA overseas rules.

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.

Reporting and notification obligations - Guidance

To help you understand your reporting and notification obligations to us.

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.

Consumer credit activities - Case studies

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

Law firms carrying on insurance distribution activities - Guidance

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

Does my business need to be authorised? - Guidance

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

Helping you keep accurate client accounting records - Guidance

Understand your obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules to keep accurate accounting records relating to the receipt and handling of client money.

Client care letters - Guidance

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

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.

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.

Information security and cybercrime - Case studies

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

SRA Transparency Rules - Case studies

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

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.

When do I need a practising certificate? - Guidance

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