Why it’s important for parents to write a will
Establishing and updating a will is important for all, but especially for new and existing parents. Client’s should be made aware having a will ensures their children have security for the future, and plans can be set in place to make sure affairs are taken care of after their death. Those with children need to […]
ABS licensing changes approved by the LSB
Measures to make it simpler for multi-disciplinary practices (MDPs) to be licensed as alternative business structures (ABS) by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been approved by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The SRA’s changes are designed to ensure a proportionate regime for firms delivering a range of professional services involving other regulators. The proposals […]
Consumer based evidence supports SRA's draft Competence Statement
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is today [24 October] publishing the findings from the extensive engagement work undertaken to support the development of the Competence Statement. The SRA commissioned an external research company, BMG Research to undertake the study. The findings have been derived from a mixture of in-depth qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with […]