Description
SRA Investigations is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the law and practice relating to investigations by the SRA. From the initial decision to commence an investigation through to the conclusion to close the investigation or take disciplinary or regulatory action, this book outlines what to expect and provides guidance in this specialist area.
Key areas covered include:
- Details of the SRA’s various powers
- Step-by-step guide to the procedure in an investigation
- Summary of the possible disciplinary and regulatory action
- Practical insight into what the SRA can and cannot do during their investigation
- Application of the fixed financial penalty regime
- The SRA’s review and appeal procedure
About the Author
Susanna Heley is legal director at Russell Cooke specialising in professional regulation with a particular focus on legal services. Nigel West is a consultant at Russell Cooke specialising in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings. Both are co-authors of The Solicitor's Handbook 2024 and The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (2nd edition, 2022) published by the Law Society.
Reviews
A solicitor confronted with an SRA investigation will find that working through (SRA Regulations and Guidance) material akin to navigating through a maze. Recourse to this book makes the position commendably clear.
...those with personal experience of the regime and facing a confusing environment may find that this work offers a solid overview of a niche area of practice.
Contents
Part I: The Regulatory Regime,
Part II: The General Principles,
Part III: The Investigation,
Part IV: Risk management,
Part V: Sanctions,
Part VI: Publicity and interaction with other regimes,
Appendices.
Book Information
ISBN 9781784462260
Author Nigel West and Susanna Heley
Format Paperback
Pages 144
Publisher The Law Society
