Compliance Office highlights an increasingly demanding approach by the SRA
Recently, there has been a sharp rise in law firms having their websites audited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), according to Compliance Office. That’s enough to make law firms start getting nervous. But what should be of real concern to law firms is that so many of these firms are being cited for wrongdoing by the agency.
In fact, reports Compliance Office, the SRA is adopting an increasingly fault finding approach – specifically to law firms’ pricing information. Indications point to a zero tolerance approach. The SRA does not appear to be open to a site inviting the client to contact the firm for more complex matters or for points of detail. They want the complete picture available clearly on the website.
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