Our latest briefing forms part of a new series looking in detail at the SRA’s guidance for in-house teams, issued following a thematic review of the sector, recognising the growth and importance of the in-house role and the unique pressures to which in-house solicitors can be subject. The guidance covers six topics and does not introduce any new standards or requirements but aims to explain how the existing framework applies in particular in-house scenarios.

In this part, we cover reporting concerns about wrongdoing and internal investigations. Part two will cover identifying your client and legal professional privilege and Part three will cover guidance for employers and for governing boards and senior management. You can find the briefing here.