The SDT takes action in Assigned Risk Pool [ARP] cases

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

The Solicitors Regulation Authority have taken a number of cases to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal [SDT] and published recent guidance that makes it clear that a failure to pay the ARP premium is a serious disciplinary matter – see the press release on the SRA website dated  [    ].√جª¬ø

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SRA threaten flagrant breaches of Referral Fee Ban

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

The CEO of the SRA Anthony Townsend has indicated that a relaxed approach is being taken to enforcement of the new Referral Fee ban in personal injury cases, apart from those who undertake ‘flagrant breaches’ of the rules.

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SRA to end Accounts Rules Audits | SRA lawyer

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

The SRA is currently undertaking a consultation exercise in relation to proposals to reduce unnecessary burdens on solicitors and provide flexibility of approach to deliver good finanical management.

The consultation is a first phase of a more general review of the SRA Accounts Rules in the coming months.

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SRA threaten clampdown on failing firms

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

SRA director Samantha Barrass told a conference on compliance that strong sanctions will be taken over solicitors who act irresponsibly in the face of financial instability.

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SRA update

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jeremy Barnett

Little has changed in respect of the two main issues for 2013; The Referral Fee ban and ABS authorisations.

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SRA update

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jeremy Barnett

Conflicting signals seem to be emerging from the High Court on the question of interfering with the decision of the SDT. Hot on the heels of  SRA v Chan Ali and Abode where the tribunal decision was overturned as it was ‘plainly wrong’ comes the decision in Benyu v SRA which reaffirmed the old view that the correct approach on appeal was to treat the hearing as a review and not a rehearing. An appeal would be allowed only if the decision was unjust or wrong or there was a procedural error. √جª¬ø

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SRA Update | SDT lawyer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jeremy Barnett

Two main issues have been in the headlines over the past few weeks, the dismissal of the case against Leigh Day and also the continued gymnastics of the High Court around the question of the definition of lack of integrity, where the president of the Queen’s Bench Division Sir  Leveson has now entered the fray – rather like bringing a gun to a knife fight?√جª¬ø

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SRA update: Referral fees and SDLT mitigation schemes

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

Two current ‘hot topics’ are the forthcoming ban on referral fees and the treasury’s dislike of Stamp Duty Land Tax mitigation schemes. Recent consultation and guidance is available on both issues.

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SRA finally allow ABS to go live

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

At last the SRA have announced that they will accept applications to form ABS from 3rd January 2012.

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Solicitors fail to meet new COLP|COFA nominations deadline

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett

LegalFutures have reported that around 750 firms have failed to meet the 31 July deadline for COLP ( compliance officer for legal compliance) and COFA (compliance officer for finance and administration) nominations, thus facing possible disciplinary action by the SRA.

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