Following a thematic review in 2023 and consultation, the SRA has issued guidn=ance for the 34,5000 inhouse solicitors that it regulates. The include practical examples, resources and checklists.

Here's a link to the page on their website: https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/news/press/support-in-house-solicitors/

The Guidance:

• Identifying your client when working in-house
• Reporting concerns about wrongdoing when working in-house
• Internal investigations
• Guidance for employers on a solicitor's professional obligations
• New separate document for governing boards, chief executives and senior officers in organisations employing in-house solicitors
• New guidance on legal professional privilege when working in-house

Assistance from us

We support businesses in the legal profession with compliance - with SRA regualtions, AML & Sanctions & Data Protection obligations (both in the UK & overseas): https://hunningsconsultancy.co.uk/compliance-services/

QWE Confirmation: Acting as External Solicitors to confirm the QWE of Aspiring Solicitors who do not have a solicitr in their organisation to do the confirmation. Many of these are acting as an inhouse legal resource in companies. https://hunningsconsultancy.co.uk/external-qwe-certification-service-2/

Assistance with application for exemption from the SQE2 exam. If you are qualified as a lawyer and wish to cross apply to become a solicitor of Engalnd & Wales you may be able to apply for exemption from the SQE2 exam. We have advised & assisted many such people. https://hunningsconsultancy.co.uk/sqe2-exemption-for-foreign-lawyers-review-advice/

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