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 | 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.