Regulators

Articles

28 Aug 2019

To BSB or not to be?

David Bowden explains why he has no regrets about switching regulators, though some readers may need a box of tissues handy

28 Aug 2019

Regulation: a catalyst for innovation?

Alison Hook queries whether regulation is the stumbling block between the profession and a meaningful legal technology breakthrough

28 Aug 2019

Lawyer struck off for unregulated divorce practice

A family lawyer has been struck off after creating an unregulated online divorce service in order to avoid sharing the revenues with his firm.

8 Aug 2019

SQE pilot a 'success' but skills element a barrier to BAME candidates

Following a pilot to test the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1), the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to drop the current approach to the skills assessment amid concerns it disadvantages black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates.

1 Aug 2019

Under caution: how to handle a disciplinary investigation

Susanna Heley unravels the nebulous notion of a solicitor's rights while under investigation by the SRA

31 Jul 2019

Truth and justice versus certainty and finality

It seems inherently wrong that a solicitor facing adjudication proceedings should be sanctioned and face professional consequences if they've done nothing wrong, says Susanna Heley

23 Jul 2019

Solicitors' disciplinary processes: fit for purpose?

The solicitors' disciplinary process is changing before our eyes and it's crucial to the integrity of the legal profession that the SRA and SDT are strong and robust institutions, says Andrew Katzen

16 Jul 2019

Immigration watchdog concerned by evolving legal regulation

The regulator tasked with monitoring immigration advice has expressed concern over the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) new Standards and Regulations this week.