Law firms slammed by regulator over risky client practices on high-volume claims Legal The legal regulator has criticised law firms that handle high-volume consumer claims for poor practices that could harm the public, warning that urgent improvements are needed.
Regulators crack down on ‘bad practice’ in motor finance claims ahead of ruling Legal The SRA and FCA teamed up to issue warnings over 'poor practices' in motor finance claims ahead of the Supreme Court ruling
Legal watchdog re-examines Jonathan Reynolds solicitor claim Legal The legal regulator said it will look at the Jonathan Reynolds claim to be a solicitor again after it became "aware of further information"
Reynolds sorry for calling himself solicitor but denies ‘misrepresentating’ February 25, 2025 Jonathan Reynolds has apologised for describing himself as a solicitor in Parliament, but has insisted he was not “misrepresenting myself professionally”. The business secretary has been accused of claiming to have been a solicitor, despite only ever being a trainee, before becoming an MP, including in a 2014 speech in the House of Commons, on [...]
Former Kennedys partner fined £27k in last minute settlement November 18, 2024 Former Kennedys' real estate partner has settled his case with the legal watchdog moments before a hearing was set, but the case still proceeds against the firm's chief risk officer
Legal regulator sets out ‘excessive’ fee hikes to boost drained industry fund May 29, 2024 The legal regulator wants to increase law firm fees by 236 per cent in order to rebuild the sector's compensation fund after it was significantly impacted over the last year