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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.

Client care letters - Guidance

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

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.

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.

The SRA's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion - Guidance

To help you understand your obligations on equality, diversity and inclusion.

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.

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.

When do I need a practising certificate? - Guidance

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

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).

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.