Tag: SRA
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The Impact of OH v Craven: Proposing Balanced Solutions for PI Trusts
The judgment in OH v Craven [2016] EWHC 3146 (QB) has stirred significant debate within the legal community, particularly among personal injury lawyers and their clients. The ruling mandates that counsel’s advice be sought when establishing PI trusts, especially when the applicant solicitors’ firm is also acting as professional trustees, in an attempt to negate…
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From Cowboys to Consumer Protection: The Rising Debate on Regulating Unregulated Legal Services
The legal services landscape has seen a surge in the provision of unregulated legal services, raising concerns about consumer protection and access to justice. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) commissioned a comprehensive report, conducted by Frontier Economics, to delve into the size, characteristics, and consumer experiences within the unregulated sector. In this article, we navigate…
Jessica Jarvis 