Solicitors in England and Wales are governed by a framework of legal services and solicitors legislation which controls the provision of legal services and restricts the practice of certain legal activities. Solicitors and legal firms engaging in such activities are required to obtain the necessary authorisation from the relevant regulator, namely the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Solicitors and legal firms should have in place internal policies, procedures, systems, and resources to ensure compliance with their regulatory obligations. This should include training programs, periodic reviews and audits, designation of responsible senior managers for oversight and reporting of any breaches internally and to the SRA.
The England and Wales Solicitors Regulation Checklist addresses the requirements solicitors and legal firms need in order to demonstrate their commitment to professionalism, accountability and the rule of law, thereby upholding the integrity of the legal profession and protecting clients’ interests.
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