SRA proposes new fines regime with higher minimum penalties for law firms and solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking feedback on a proposed new fines regime in England and Wales, introducing minimum fines of £5,000 for law firms and £2,500 for individual solicitors who breach any rules, not just those involving serious economic crime, as reported by STEP. In 2023, the SRA gained authority to link fines […]
What happens to a claim when a person dies?
Elise Roberts, solicitor, and Ryan Taylor, senior associate, in our London Private Wealth Disputes team take a look at claims by individuals, and what happens to those claims when somebody in the dispute dies. We are often asked “Does the right to claim end on death, or can someone else take up the case?” While […]
