8 March 2021
An overview of our approach in determining whether a particular role or interest a person has in licensed body requires approval.
5 March 2021
To help you understand how we will regulate reserved and non- reserved legal activity in an MDP.
14 January 2021
Following the UK's exit from the EU on 31 January 2020, this guidance is intended to explain our current understanding of the position of European lawyers
12 November 2020
This reminds those we regulate of some of the key risks and issues when advising on the use of NDAs.
11 November 2020
To help SRA authorised firms involved in credit related regulated activities understand the application of Part 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
8 October 2020
To help you understand how we make decisions to grant authorisation to a firm to withdraw residual client balances over £500.
14 September 2020
For all SRA-authorised firms and individuals that receive money and assets from clients and third parties and use that money to pay fees and disbursements.
14 September 2020
Advice to help reporting accountants and a firm’s senior managers/ COFA prepare for and complete an accountant’s report and statutory reporting obligations to us.
17 August 2020
These case studies should be read in conjuction with the guidance on Firm closures due to financial difficulties
17 August 2020
This warning notice sets out the dangers of becoming involved in and facilitating dubious investment schemes.
16 May 2023
Guidance: to help you understand the approach we take to health issues which are raised by those we are investigating and the medical evidence we might ask for.
5 August 2020
This guidance sets out our approach and the support we can provide to firms which are experiencing financial or other difficulties that threaten their ability to carry on trading.
6 May 2020
To help you understand the potential impact on RELs, other European Lawyers and law firms of a ‘no deal’ EU exit and future options.
12 March 2020
Sets out our current understanding of some of the implications should the UK and the EU fail to reach an agreement during the transition period to 31 December 2020.
2 March 2020
To help you to understand your obligations in relation to conflicts.
16 December 2019
To explain that although advertising to the public is permitted under our rules, subject to certain conditions, you must also consider your wider obligations under applicable law.
3 December 2019
Sets out common Q and As on the ban on referral fees in personal injury actions introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
25 November 2019
This warning notice sets out our concerns about acting in personal injury cases, particularly holiday sickness claims.
20 July 2022
A guide for our decision makers to assist them in arriving at an appropriate financial penalty for the individuals and firms we regulate.
26 January 2022
This starter pack provides help and support to practitioners looking to establish their own business.
