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SRA reforms compensation fund levy
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today confirmed plans to impose a hefty increase in the compensation fund levy, but is moving to ease the relative burden on smaller firms. During its draft 2026-27 business plan consultation, the regulator said one of the main concerns raised was the potentially disproportionate impact that increases in fees or compensation…
Expediting Land Registry Applications
JRS Consultants' Conveyancing specialist Liam Gavagan advises on how to expedite HMLR applications and provides tips to enhance your success rate
Duty Solicitor Rotas 1st Oct 26 - March 27
The CRM12 application deadline for adding duty solicitors to the rotas commencing 1 October 2026 is 23:59 Monday 13 July 2026. Firms do not need to submit CRM12 applications if there are no changes to be made. More
Terminating a retainer: getting it right
The SRA says it expects any solicitor or firm contemplating the termination of a client retainer to review the surrounding facts and establish on a case-by-case basis if there is a 'good reason' to terminate. This guidance will help firms avoid that dreaded missive from the SRA. More
SRA changes accountants' reporting requirements
New rules will require all law firms holding client money to submit annual accountants’ reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. More
SQM: It's time to have your say!
Holding either SQM or Lexcel is a contractual requirement for LAA providers, with SQM being the Legal Aid Agency’s own quality assurance standard. This short survey asks about your experience of the SQM, including what works well and where improvements could be made. More Keep it clean!