Liam Gillard, a former assistant accountant at Osborne Clarke, has restrictions imposed on his legal employment.The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) deemed it ‘undesirable’ for him to…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has heightened efforts to enforce transparency among law firms.Since May 2023, nearly 500 firms have faced warnings or fines for failing…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is amplifying its efforts towards enhancing price transparency in legal services.The re-energised agenda may require firms to disclose prices in a…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has taken significant steps to address the delays in investigating solicitors, resulting in a major reduction of old cases.Over the past…
Law firms struggle with compliance, risking penalties and reputational harm.The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) penalised 475 law firms for not meeting transparency rules.Since December 2018, 439…
The recent fines for two solicitors highlight significant ethical lapses in client representation.Zachariah Reynolds and Alexa Kordowicz were fined over £30,000 for neglecting conflicts of interest.Reynolds’…
A solicitor at an ABS was rebuked by the SRA for multiple compliance failures.Chukwuemeka Mmegwa was deemed unsuitable for managerial or supervisory roles.The SRA uncovered numerous…
City solicitors have expressed substantial concerns over the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposed reforms to its fining powers.The City of London Law Society (CLLS) claims the…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has barred a barrister convicted of rape from working in regulated law firms.Robin Edward Jacobs, an education law specialist, was convicted…
In a recent disciplinary decision, a dual-qualified lawyer has faced increased penalties.Convicted of assault, the lawyer received a stricter sanction from a Bar tribunal than from…
