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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a statement confirming that the High Court judgment in Mazur and another v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP (The SRA and The Law Society of England and Wales, intervening) [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) does not alter the legal position under the Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA 2007). The SRA notes that the judgment reinforces that LSA 2007 makes clear that conducting litigation remains a reserved legal activity and must be carried out by authorised individuals, such as solicitors. Non-authorised individuals may support litigation, but they cannot conduct it—even under supervision.

Law360, London: The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) decision to ditch plans to base fines on global revenue has staved off a potentially punitive regime that would have made the legal market in England and Wales less attractive to international and US law firms, experts say.

Law360, London: Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is aiming to bring the first prosecutions in connection with the Post Office Horizon scandal in the summer, according to the watchdog's chair.

In anticipation of the Supreme Court judgement, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a joint warning to law firms and claims management companies (CMCs) to make sure that they are in compliance with the rules around how motor finance commission claims should be handled. The SRA and FCA require firms to inform clients about potential free redress schemes before signing any agreements, as consumers using these services may forfeit up to 30% of any award in fees.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced that two cases of alleged strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP)s have been referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The SDT is expected to certify the cases by June whereafter the names of the accused firms will be in the public domain. Two or three other cases are also expected to be referred to the SDT by June.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has applied to the Legal Services Board (LSB) for approval to raise compensation fund contributions for 2026–27 to £46.3 million, a 78% increase from £26 million in 2025–26. The fund compensates consumers who suffer financial loss due to solicitor dishonesty or failure to account for client money. Individual contributions would rise from £70 to £170, and firm contributions from £1,950 to £2,170, with approximately 195,000 solicitors and 6,500 firms expected to pay. The SRA also proposes changing the apportionment from 50:50 to 70:30 between individuals and firms. The primary driver behind the increase is the collapse of PM Law Limited in February 2026, which generated an estimated £30 million in claims, alongside a surge in interventions—45 in the first 8 months of 2025–26 compared to 42 in the whole of 2024–25. The SRA maintains a target reserve of £32.4 million, equivalent to twice the six-year average annual cash requirement of £16.2 million. The 70:30 apportionment is designed to mitigate the disproportionate impact on smaller firms, whereas under a 50:50 split, firm contributions would have reached £3,600. The SRA board approved the proposals on 30 June 2026, with contributions due to be collected in October 2026 ahead of the 2026–27 practising year beginning 1 November 2026.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has authorised Garfield.Law Ltd as the first purely AI-driven law firm to provide regulated legal services in England and Wales. The firm will use AI-powered litigation assistance for debt recovery through small claims court. The SRA implemented specific oversight measures including quality control processes, confidentiality safeguards and protection against AI hallucinations. Named regulated solicitors retain accountability for professional standards, with mandatory insurance requirements applying.

Law360: The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is edging closer to taking over regulating chartered legal executives after its board gave the controversial plan the green light—though hurdles still remain.

Law360, London: The solicitors' watchdog promised on 21 October 2025 to publish more guidance for lawyers after a ruling on who can litigate fee disputes for law firms, as its chief said the decision didn't change the law but called into question how 'diluted' litigation outfits might have become.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a statement outlining its regulatory approach to Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP) cases. The SRA emphasised its distinct role from courts in addressing SLAPP litigation, focusing on solicitors' ethical conduct rather than case classification. The statement revealed ongoing investigations into litigation abuse, including one pending tribunal case and four cases awaiting final decisions. The SRA also disclosed its reasoning for taking no action in the Discreet Law complaint regarding Prigozhin defamation proceedings, while noting a previous successful prosecution resulting in a £50,000 fine for improper attempts to prevent publication.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has closed down three immigration firms, after a Daily Mail undercover operation revealed that individual solicitors within the firms had been charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum and human rights claims. As part of its urgent action, the SRA has closed down Rashid & Rashid in South Wimbledon, Kingswright Solicitors Birmingham and Lincoln Lawrence in Hounslow. It has also suspended the individuals responsible from practice—Rashid Khan, Muhammad Ahmad and Muhammad Hayat. A Section 43 order has also been issued against VP Lingajothy, who previously worked at Duncan Ellis Solicitors, meaning he cannot work in another firm without the express permission of the SRA.