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Information security and cybercrime - Case studies

These case studies highlight the importance of information security and the growing risk of cybercrime.

Solicitors warned to attend hearings - Case studies

This case study describes when the High Court threw out a challenge from a solicitor who was struck off in their absence.

Failure to provide a proper standard of service or quality, particularly for vulnerable consumers- Case study

This case study illustrates the high level of dependency some clients have on their solicitors and the serious consequences for solicitors who abuse this trust.

Bogus law firms - Case studies

This case study illustrates the importance of firms and clients following up on unusual communications using independent and established means.

Professional indemnity insurance extended policy cessation period - Case studies

These case studies explain when firms must keep us informed if they are having difficulties obtaining professional indemnity insurance during the renewal period.

Conflict of interest - Case studies

To be read in conjunction with our conflicts of interest guidance.

Adequate and appropriate indemnity insurance - Case studies

This case study should be read in conjunction with the guidance on adequate and appropriate indemnity insurance.

Acting without integrity - Case study

This case study should be read in conjunction with the guidance on acting with integrity.

Making payments from the compensation fund - Guidance

We operate a fund for making grants to people whose money has been stolen, misappropriated, has not been accounted for by a regulated person or those who have suffered a loss against which a regulated person should have been insured under our rules, but was not.