by Yasmin Robinson | Oct 31, 2022 | News
Earlier this year the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) undertook a review of its Scheme Rules to identify opportunities to improve the customer experience by enhancing operational efficiency, removing historic obstacles to resolving cases both quickly and with minimum formality,... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 23, 2021 | News
The SRA has today published its annual Risk Outlook for 2021/2022. The report looks at what defines the ‘new normal: the shape of the legal market as it emerges from Covid-19 and gives the regulator’s view of the key changes, threats, opportunities and... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 19, 2021 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed a major hike in its fining powers and a new fast-track system for ‘fixed penalties’ for low-level offences. The regulator today opened a consultation on taking the maximum fine it can issue to law firms from £2,000 to... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Aug 5, 2021 | News
The SRA has this week updated its guidance on the Transparency Rules. This now includes factors to consider if you are using an online quote calculator for conveyancing matters. The SRA have also emphasised that they will continue to tackle non-compliance with the... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Apr 19, 2012 | News
SRA Executive Director Samantha Barrass has laid out the SRA’s plans for nominating and appointing Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) and Compliance Officers for Finance and Administration (COFAs). In a keynote speech delivered at the COLPs and COFAs...
