
The Solicitor's Handbook 2017
The Law Society (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
816 pages
978-1-78446-055-6 (ISBN)
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Description
The Solicitor's Handbook 2017 is a comprehensive yet user-friendly guide to the regulatory maze that governs the conduct of solicitors. This invaluable resource includes expert commentary from leading practitioners on every aspect of the regulation of solicitors, which will help you ensure compliance within your firm. The 2017 edition has been updated to take account of all significant regulatory changes that have been introduced since December 2014, including:
New commentary on the likely move back by the SRA from entity regulation to regulation of individuals
The changes to the separate business rule and what this means for firms
Key changes to consumer credit regulation - the impact on firms
New section on the new entrant ABS or entity regulators of solicitors (in entities regulated by BSB and ICAEW)
Expected changes to the SRA Handbook including an overhaul of the Accounts Rules
Inclusion of a new section on cyber fraud.
This book will provide an explanation of the impact of these significant changes, together with commentary with reference to practical problems.
New commentary on the likely move back by the SRA from entity regulation to regulation of individuals
The changes to the separate business rule and what this means for firms
Key changes to consumer credit regulation - the impact on firms
New section on the new entrant ABS or entity regulators of solicitors (in entities regulated by BSB and ICAEW)
Expected changes to the SRA Handbook including an overhaul of the Accounts Rules
Inclusion of a new section on cyber fraud.
This book will provide an explanation of the impact of these significant changes, together with commentary with reference to practical problems.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78446-055-6 (9781784460556)
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Persons
Andrew Hopper QC was admitted as a solicitor in 1972 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2001(the first solicitor advocate to be appointed Silk outside the City of London). He has specialised in the field of professional regulation and discipline since 1979 and is a member of the Law Society's Regulatory Affairs Board. Gregory Treverton-Jones QC is a barrister at 39 Essex Street and was called to the Bar in 1977, and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2002. He has practised in the field of professional discipline and regulation since the early 1990s. He has been instructed in many of the leading cases arising out of the professional conduct of solicitors, appearing both for and against the Law Society in applications for judicial review statutory appeals, and challenges to interventions
Content
Foreword (Master of the Rolls)
Preface
Part 1 Overview
Part 2 The Principles and the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
Part 3 Other rules
Part 4 The regulatory system in practice
Part 5 The disciplinary system in practice
Part 6 The regulation of ABSs
Part 7 Fraud and money laundering
Appendices
Preface
Part 1 Overview
Part 2 The Principles and the SRA Code of Conduct 2011
Part 3 Other rules
Part 4 The regulatory system in practice
Part 5 The disciplinary system in practice
Part 6 The regulation of ABSs
Part 7 Fraud and money laundering
Appendices