Regulation and in-house lawyers

The introduction of the Legal Services Act 2007 means that anyone who is regulated by the SRA, includingthose who work for non-solicitor employers, can provide legal services.

This means that in-house lawyers willneed to be more aware of the requirements of the SRA Handbook and the opportunities the new regimewill bring.This practical book outlines the compliance requirements that in-house lawyers must adhere to andexamines the practical changes in-house lawyers may need to make in order to comply with the Act.

Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Statutory compliance; 3. Regulatory compliance; 4. Conduct requirements; 5. Compliancewith the Accounts Rules; 6. Restrictions on practice; 7. Becoming an ABS; 8. Other handbook requirements;9. Special bodies; 10. Conclusion; Appendices.