What SRA does
Regulates solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. Sets standards, authorises firms, investigates misconduct, and can impose sanctions including fines and strike-off from the roll.
Contact SRA
- contactcentre@sra.org.uk
- Phone
- 0370 606 2555
Official guidance from SRA
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
SRA Standards and Regulations (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
SRA Authorisation of Firms Rules 2019 (opens in a new tab)
Other
SRA | Application, Notice, Review and Appeal Rules (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
SRA | Authorisation of Individuals Regulations (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
SRA | Client and matter risk assessments (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
SRA Code of Conduct for Firms 2019 (opens in a new tab)
Other
SRA Enforcement Strategy 2023 (opens in a new tab)
Other
SRA | Financial Services (Scope) Rules (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England and Wales
View all 380 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that SRA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to SRA’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.