Latest news releases and statements
04 February 2026
We were alerted to the unexpected closure of PM Law Ltd and associated firms on Monday 2 February.
FCA and SRA issue joint warning to firms representing motor finance commission claims04 February 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority and Solicitors Regulation Authority have today issued a joint warning to claims management companies and law firms involved in motor finance commission claims to make sure consumers don’t have multiple representatives for the same claim and are not charged excessive termination fees.
The SQE: Four Years On - new report highlights diversity and assesses factors affecting performance29 January 2026
We have published a new report providing data and insights from the first four years of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
SRA warning notice over 'no win, no fee' practices28 January 2026
Amid concerns over how the market for high-volume consumer claims operates and the risks this can pose to the public, we have issued a formal warning on 'no win, no fee' arrangements to law firms and solicitors.
SRA strengthens executive team with new Executive Director for Transformation26 January 2026
We have strengthened our executive team by appointing Deborah Jones as our new Executive Director for Transformation.
Other news
04 February 2026
We are intervening into the practice of PM Law Ltd at 250 Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, and associated branches/firms. We have taken the decision to protect the interests of clients and former clients.
Motor finance commission claims - the Supreme Court judgment and what we expect from law firms16 January 2026
The UK Supreme Court judgment of 1 August 2025 decided that, in certain specific circumstances, motor finance companies may have entered unfair relationships with consumers, meaning that commission will be repayable.
SQE candidate performance data publication update18 December 2025
Our focus is on ensuring that the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) provides a rigorous assessment of a candidate’s competence to practise as a solicitor and that there are no unnecessary barriers to qualification.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by SSB Group (SSB) and Pure Legal Limited (Pure Legal)12 December 2025
This information relates to our investigations into reports of misconduct at the former law firms SSB Group and Pure Legal.