Regulators

Articles

28 Oct 2016

Consistent approach needed for suitability test

Lack of clarity over how the SRA applies its test criteria is 'part of the problem', says former Law Society president

26 Oct 2016

Conveyancers and small firms hit hardest by indemnity insurance costs

SRA to consult in the new year on reducing barriers to entry and exit

25 Oct 2016

Continuing competence: Between welcome flexibility and fear of red tape

Following an extensive canvassing of its readers, Solicitors Journal can reveal what firms really think about the new competence regime, and what steps they have taken to comply with it

25 Oct 2016

Consumers 'confused' over cost of legal services, research finds

Forcing firms to publish price information will not help clients make informed choices, argues Law Society

24 Oct 2016

Tribunal sounds warning over application of proposed suitability test

SDT reminds SRA of duty to act in public interest at times of reduced access to justice

12 Oct 2016

What is the unmet legal need – and whose is it?

Susanna Heley examines the flaws in the SRA's proposals to overhaul the solicitors' profession and open up the legal services market to meet consumers' needs

11 Oct 2016

Freeing up solicitors, focusing on standards

Crispin Passmore considers how the SRA can achieve its vision of an open, healthy legal market

7 Oct 2016

Unfinished business

With SQE, the SRA had the opportunity to make radical improvements to our education and training system – they are yet to materialise, writes Jean-Yves Gilg