Closing a
Law Firm
Consultancy Services For Law Firms
Closing a law firm is a complex process, largely due to the regulatory requirements.
There are several factors and steps that need to be considered, and failing to close a firm properly can result in an SRA investigation, potentially damaging the reputation of the firm’s owners and even risking financial penalties and sanctions.
Closing a law firm is a significant decision, and there may be various reasons why a law firm needs to close or is thinking about closure, but it might not be the only option. If your firm is considering closure, seeking expert advice will help ensure this is the right decision or may direct a different course of action. Regardless of the chosen path, our specialist consultants at The Regulation and Compliance Office (RACO) will ensure the necessary and correct actions are taken to protect everyone involved.
Discussing the issues and the rationale for closure is a crucial step before the final decision is made. Our specialist expertise and access to the market will assist law firms and their owners in making an informed and correct decision.
Our Closing a Law Firm Consultancy Service
Our closure services will include helping to build a closure strategy through to taking the necessary action on your behalf.
The key areas to consider are:
- Is closure the correct and most appropriate option?
- SRA Notifications and other regulatory issues
- Notifications (website, letterhead, website, phones etc.)
- Companies House Notification where necessary
- Insurance and Runoff cover, including extended policy periods
- Staff Management
- Client Management
- File Transfers
- Confidentiality
- Liaison and engagement with Accountants
- Banking and Finance
- Client Accounts and Office Account Management and considerations, including aged client balances
- Suppliers and contracts
- Disbursement Management
- Files Storage and Archive Management
- Undertakings – transfers and discharge
- HMRC considerations
- Debt Management
- Credit Management and Credit Control
- Offices and Office Equipment
- Case Management System considerations
- Partnership and Shareholder agreements, including disputes
Contact Our Team
To ask any questions about the Regulation and Compliance Office and how we can support your Law Firm, please call us on 0203 985 8550, complete the online enquiry form below, or email us info@regulationandcomplianceoffice.co.uk