Compliance & Regulation
Rapson: Time for the SRA to go “back to basics”
The SRA’s new chief executive has pledged a ‘back to basics’ drive that will see it focus on its core responsibilities and try and avoid having to take enforcement action.
Solicitor struck off for extreme pornography conviction
A solicitor has been struck off after being convicted of distributing an indecent image of a child and possessing extreme pornography.
Dismay as HMRC lays out register plan for conveyancers
Conveyancers have expressed severe disappointment that the government is not shifting on its controversial plan that will require them to register as tax advisers with HMRC.
Ombudsman boss set to swap housing for legal services
The current housing ombudsman, Richard Blakeway, is set to become chair of the Office for Legal Complaints, which is the board of the Legal Ombudsman.
Senior partner suspended over drunken conduct towards four women
A male senior partner who made inappropriate sexual remarks to four more junior female colleagues while drunk at his firm’s Christmas party has been suspended for a year.
Concerns about solicitors reported to SRA hit new high
The rise in the number of concerns about solicitors reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority is accelerating and will have a knock-on effect on investigations.
“Come and join us”, CLC tells conveyancing and probate specialists
Solicitors’ firms specialising in conveyancing and probate should know there is an alternative to the SRA, the chief executive of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers has said.
Litigation begins to fly between SRA and Axiom Ince insurer
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is being sued by Axiom Ince’s insurer in two sets of proceedings – and is making a claim of its own against the insurer, it emerged yesterday.
Conveyancing regulator kicks off referral fee review
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has begun its review of referral fees in the profession but suggested the regulation of estate agents would help deal with concerns about them.
Strike-off for solicitor who fabricated employment tribunal document
An in-house lawyer who lied to Leeds Employment Tribunal and fabricated a notice of a hearing at another tribunal to secure an adjournment has been struck off.
SRA: Client money missing in “potential fraud” at PM Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has uncovered a “potential fraud” at PM Law – which collapsed suddenly a fortnight ago – and client money is missing, it confirmed today.
Coroner struck off for underplaying allegations made against him
A solicitor coroner has been struck off for underplaying the seriousness of a criminal investigation he was facing when reporting it to the Chief Coroner’s Office.
Peers back widening eligibility to become Crown prosecutors
The House of Lords last week backed government plans to expand eligibility to become Crown prosecutors to CILEX lawyers and other non-solicitors and barristers.
Legal Services Board urged to ratchet up focus on SRA
The Legal Services Board should increase its oversight of the SRA to ensure the failures around Axiom Ince and SSB Group are not repeated, the Law Society has said.
SRA ordered to make £400k interim costs payment to Zahawi solicitor
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been ordered to make an interim costs payment of £400,000 to the solicitor for former Conservative Chancellor Nadeem Zahawi.
Blog
AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
