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SRA figures show record reports about solicitors and the highest share of tribunal cases ending with no order
The Solicitors Regulation Authority received 15,914 reports of concerns about solicitors in the year to October 31, 2025, up 34%, according to its annual reports. Of 62 contested Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases, 12 ended in no order, the highest number and proportion in seven years. The regulator issued 176 fines worth £6.7 million, up from 94 fines the previous year.
Key points
- 107 cases concluded at the tribunal: 45 by agreed outcome and 62 after a hearing.Legal Futures
- Matters referred for investigation rose 52% to 2,673; 1,777 were closed without further action.Legal Futures
- The fine total includes a fine of nearly £4 million on the former non-solicitor owner of Kingly Solicitors.Legal Futures
- Investigation and enforcement costs rose 22% to £28.5 million.Legal Futures
- Firm numbers fell to 8,928 while practicing solicitors rose 3% to 176,972.Legal Futures