PII and negligence—law firms

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This subtopic is intended for law firms regulated by the SRA, including sole practices. It reflects the requirements in the SRA Standards and Regulations relating to professional indemnity insurance (PII) and negligence. This subtopic is not intended for in-house lawyers or freelance solicitors.

Requirement to have PII

Law firms regulated by the SRA must take out and maintain qualifying PII with a participating insurer that provides adequate cover in respect of current or past practice, taking into account any alternative arrangements the firm or its clients make. They must also ensure that their PII provides adequate and appropriate cover in respect of services the firm provides

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