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Review of SRA Regulatory Management

This report examines the impacts of our supervision approach to high impact firms, otherwise referred to as Regulatory Management (RM).

The role of in-house solicitors

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) commissioned Oxera to conduct economic research into the role of in-house solicitors.

Thematic study of compliance with Principle 9

Thematic review: In the latter part of 2012, we carried out thematic supervision visits with firms to find out what arrangements they had in place to meet Principle 9

Conveyancing Thematic Study: Summary Report

Thematic review: This report summarises the findings from these visits and highlights implications for the SRA's strategy for regulating firms engaged in conveyancing.

Conveyancing Thematic Study Full Report

Thematic review: In 2012, we undertook 100 visits with firms of solicitors that provide conveyancing services. The visits looked at the ways that these services are delivered, marketed and charged for.

Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme Research

Research on the regulatory model and the SRA role.

QLTS assessment methods

This report looks at the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) and the methods of assessment. The report refers to "international lawyers" aiming to be admitted as solicitors in England and Wales.

The SRA's response to the ICRS's annual report

Following a thorough review of our internal complaints procedures in 2010, the SRA launched a new organisation-wide policy

Review of SRA client financial protection arrangements

In July 2010, the SRA commissioned Charles River Associates (CRA) to undertake a "roots and branch" review of the current financial protection arrangements.