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Reporting and notification obligations - Case studies

To be read in conjunction with our guidance on Reporting and notification obligations.

Public trust and confidence - Guidance

To explain when you are likely to be found to have breached your obligation under Principle 2 to act in a way that upholds public trust and confidence.

Reporting duties under the SRA Overseas Rules - Guidance

To explain your duties to report matters to us under the SRA Overseas and Cross Border Practice Rules.

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.

Reporting and notification obligations - Guidance

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

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.

Identifying your client - Guidance

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

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.

Lack of independence - Case studies

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

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.