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Protection for client accounts

This practice note provides information on the framework governing deposit protection. It sets out good practice in the event of an authorised deposit-taking institution collapsing.

Conflict of interests

This practice note sets out how to identify and manage situations where a conflict of interest arises, or there is a significant risk of a...

Criminal Finances Act 2017

This practice note provides guidance to solicitors on the corporate offences of failure to prevent the criminal facilitation of tax evasion.

This practice note explains the anti-terrorism 'failure to disclose' offences and the nature of your duty of confidentiality to a client.

Mazur and the conduct of litigation

This practice note provides advice on how solicitors, law firms and legal businesses can make sure that only those authorised to do so carry on...

Consumer protection measures in conveyancing

Guidance on the consumer protection measures in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) and the implications for conveyancing practice.

Administering insolvent estates

This practice note offers recommendations and best practice guidelines for solicitors and personal representatives, covering who can administer an insolvent estate, and liabilities.

Guidance on using social media responsibly as a solicitor or on behalf of a legal practice.

Use of interpreters in criminal cases

This practice note includes detailed advice on the use of interpreters pre-trial in the police station and in court.

Alternative business structures

This practice note provides details on Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated alternative business structures (ABSs) and how to apply to become one.

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