Beyond Honesty - Complying with the SRA Principle of Integrity

Introduction

This short webinar will explore the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) principle of ‘acting with integrity’, highlighting the SRA’s interpretation and expectations.

While honesty is an essential component of professional conduct, it is important to understand that one can be honest yet still fail to meet the SRA’s standards of integrity. Recent guidance indicates that the SRA is increasingly concerned that some firms are falling short of these expectations. This webinar will help clarify what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable practice.

Expert speaker Trevor Hellawell will review recent guidance and offer an insight into the level of professional performance the SRA expects and identify areas where firms may be at risk of non-compliance.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The SRA Principles in Full
• An overview of the SRA principles and their relevance to day-to-day practice
• Distinguishing Between Honesty and Integrity
• Explore why integrity is more than simply being honest
• Understand scenarios where one may be honest but still fail the integrity test
• Recent SRA Guidance
• Key insights from the latest SRA publications and statements regarding integrity
• Identify where law firms have historically fallen short
• Practical Examples
• Real-world cases illustrating breaches of integrity, even in the absence of dishonesty
• Identifying Red Flags
• Practical advice for spotting potential risks within your firm
• Tips for ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of integrity

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 7th April 2026

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