SRA’s Transparency Rules Webinar

On 6 December 2018, the SRA Transparency Rules came into effect.  Consequently, to assist firms to understand their obligations, we held a short webinar on 20 November 2018.

This webinar covers pricing and other information which will need to be on your website or, if you do not have a website, how this information is to be made available to clients and prospective clients.

These requirements apply to firms which offer:

For members of the public

  • Residential conveyancing (Freehold sale or purchase, leasehold sale or purchase, mortgages and re-mortgages)
  • Probate (uncontested cases with all assets in the UK)
  • Motoring offences (summary only offences)
  • Employment tribunals (claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal)
  • Immigration (excluding asylum applications)

For businesses

  • Debt recovery (up to £100,000)
  • Employment tribunals (defending claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal)
  • Licensing applications for business premises (new applications or varying existing licenses)

Resources

We are pleased to share the SRA’s Transparency Rules Webinar Slides and FAQs & Useful Links with you.

Speakers

Pat Estabrook

Pat Estabrook | Consultant | DG Legal

Pat has a hugely impressive amount of experience in compliance having worked for both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and as Head of Compliance of a large private law firm.  Pat’s particular areas of expertise include SRA compliance, file reviews and complaints handling.  She has also a wealth of practical experience in law firm management.

David Gilmore | Director and Founder | DG Legal

David has provided advice and assistance to hundreds of law firms and other legal organisations. He delivers specialist consultancy and training on a wide range of topics including business management and strategy, tendering, compliance and quality assurance. In 2016 David was appointed as a Commissioner advising Lord Bach on policy relating to Justice and Legal Aid.