Susanna Heley

The Solicitor's Handbook is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common law and regulations governing the conduct of solicitors. The 2024 edition has been updated to take account of all the key developments which have taken place since the publication of the 2022 edition. The chapters dealing with the SRA Codes of Conduct have been extensively rewritten to ensure that the relevant provisions are easy to access. Key changes covered in this new edition include: * a new chapter on Economic Crime * updated guidance on the SRA's new fining regime and powers of investigation * updated guidance on when firms can take payment for their costs * the Supreme Court's decision in Flynn Pharma * the SDT's decision in Bretherton * revisions to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules. The book also contains guidance on the regulatory system in practice, SRA enforcement, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, the regulation of alternative business structures (ABSs), money laundering and data protection.

This book provides a unique step-by-step guide to the law and practice of the SDT, from the issue of proceedings through to appeal. Its practical approach will help anyone who wishes to avoid the common pitfalls faced by unfamiliar users of the Tribunal.