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…
A solicitor has been reprimanded for continuing legal practice without proper insurance coverage.Gareth Williams, owner of a law firm, mistakenly believed his firm was sufficiently covered…
A solicitor has been fined by the SRA for failing to ensure compliance with account rules, highlighting regulatory responsibilities in legal practice.Aman Mahroof, former director and…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has shut down four law firms in quick succession, highlighting regulatory noncompliance.Two consumer claim firms in Liverpool faced closure due to…
