This Checklist sets out points you should consider and actions you should take before representing or acting for a partner or employee, yourself, friends or members of...
This Practice Note covers considerations where the firm wishes to act for one of its own partners or employees, where an individual lawyer wishes to act for themselves,...
This Practice Note contains a chronological list of substantive changes to our Client care letter 2019—law firms and Terms of business 2019—law firms Precedents. 2020...
This Practice Note reflects requirements in the SRA 2019 regime, effective from 25 November 2019. See Practice Note: Client care—SRA 2011 regime and SRA 2019 regime...
[Letterhead] Dear [Insert client’s name] Re [describe matter] Thank you for your instructions to act on your behalf in connection with [describe matter]. This engagement...
This Practice Note is intended for law firms. It sets out key information requirements in the SRA Standards and Regulations that are relevant to client care letters and...
A: General information Date of annual review Person conducting annual review B: Review and findings Does your client care letter and/or terms of business comply with...
Letterhead Dear [insert client's name] Re [describe matter] Thank you for your instructions to act on your behalf in connection with [describe matter]. This letter and...
A client care letter (CCL) that is clear, easy to understand and contains the right information can help improve your business by: • demonstrating the values and high...
There is very little information that the SRA specifically requires you to provide to the client in writing at the outset of their matter, ie in your client care letter...
There is very little information that the SRA specifically requires you to provide to the client in writing at the outset of their matter, ie in your client care letter...
1 Introduction 1.1 Client care is central to the regulatory regime under which we operate. [Insert name of firm] is committed to providing a good standard of service to...
1 Introduction 1.1 Client care is central to the regulatory regime under which we operate. [Insert name of firm] is committed to providing a good standard of service to...
A: General information Date of annual review Person(s) conducting annual review B: Review and findings Are your client care policy and procedures up to date and fit for...
Client care is about providing a proper standard of service to your client. Chapter 1 of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct 2011 sets...
Client care is about providing a proper standard of service to your client. Chapter 1 of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct 2011 sets out your...
This Practice Note contrasts the requirements in the SRA’s 2011 and 2019 regimes as well as wider requirements in relation to client care. There is a separate Practice...
Required document or actionCompliant? 1Are you aware that the following regulations apply in different circumstances:—Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer's Home...
You are required to give certain information to the client where the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2334 apply. Most of this information...
You are required to give certain information to the client where the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000, SI 2000/2334 apply. Most of this information...
[Insert complainant’s name] [Insert complainant’s contact address] Our ref: [insert complaint reference number] Dear [Insert complainant’s name] My name is [insert name...
1 General details Complaint reference number[Insert number]File reference number (if applicable)[Insert numbers] Complainant name[Insert name]Person dealing with...
1 General Complaint reference number[Insert number]File reference number (if applicable)[Insert number] Complainant name[Insert name]Person dealing with complaint[Insert...
This Practice Note reflects requirements in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Codes of Conduct 2019 (2019 Codes) in relation to complaints, in force from 25...
1 General information Date of review[Insert date] Person(s) conducting review[Insert name(s)] 2 Data CriteriaIn the last [insert period, eg quarter]Over the last 12...
This Precedent can be used to help you comply with regulatory requirements in relation to complaints. It can also help you to regularly monitor, review and update your...
