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SRA Requires Legal Practitioners To Demonstrate Competence

Solicitors will no longer be able to rely on check-box exercises when demonstrating competence to SRA officials. The Regulator has put law firms on notice that from this summer, it will take a proactive approach … Read More

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“When I contacted Jon I felt my world had come to an end. To my horror, I found myself in a situation where I believed I had not fully complied with SRA rules and regulations over a significant period. I was devastated to find myself in such a position in respect of my regulator. I could not see a way forward and simply wanted the matter resolved as quickly as possible. I was willing to cease practice and agree that my name be removed from the register to achieve this. I contacted Jon, who listened, assimilated the facts and identified the key issues, including whether I had in fact breached any relevant rules. At the end of the conversation I was reassured that Jon was absolutely the right person to represent me. It was that clear that he had a wealth of experience in dealing with regulatory matters and I had every confidence that he would research and present my case as effectively as possible. This proved to be the case and, following Jon’s written representations to the SRA, they agreed that I had not breached any relevant rules or regulations and closed my case with no further action. My relief on hearing this was immeasurable. Having thought my career and reputation was at an end, I was exonerated and my reputation was intact. Jon’s professionalism, his clarity about the next steps and his empathy and understanding of my position helped me through a very difficult period. His representations to the SRA were exemplary and I am immensely grateful to him for securing such an excellent outcome.“

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"When I contacted Jon I felt my world had come to an end. To my horror, I found myself in a situation where I believed I had not fully complied with SRA rules and regulations over a significant period. I was devastated to find myself in such a position in respect of my regulator. I could not see a way forward and simply wanted the matter resolved as quickly as possible. I was willing to cease practice and agree that my name be removed from the register to achieve this. I contacted Jon, who listened, assimilated the facts and identified the key issues, including whether I had in fact breached any relevant rules. At the end of the conversation I was reassured that Jon was absolutely the right person to represent me. It was that clear that he had a wealth of experience in dealing with regulatory matters and I had every confidence that he would research and present my case as effectively as possible. This proved to be the case and, following Jon’s written representations to the SRA, they agreed that I had not breached any relevant rules or regulations and closed my case with no further action. My relief on hearing this was immeasurable. Having thought my career and reputation was at an end, I was exonerated and my reputation was intact. Jon’s professionalism, his clarity about the next steps and his empathy and understanding of my position helped me through a very difficult period. His representations to the SRA were exemplary and I am immensely grateful to him for securing such an excellent outcome.“ Solicitor

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