Regulatory regime

Regulatory regime

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the independent regulatory arm of the Law Society. It has primary responsibility for regulating the solicitors’ profession. The SRA regulates solicitors, solicitor practices and some alternative business structures. It does not represent the solicitors’ profession, which is the function of the Law Society. Its purpose is to ensure that consumers receive a good service and that the rule

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