Conflicts of Interest for Law Firms
Conflicts of interest can arise when a solicitor’s duties to one client conflict with duties owed to another, or when personal interests interfere with professional judgment. This course helps you recognise different types of conflicts, understand the SRA’s rules on managing them, and implement effective safeguards to maintain impartiality and client confidence.
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30 Minutes -
For all staff
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UK
What you’ll learn in
this course
- Understand the meaning and importance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's rules on conflicts of interest
- Identify situations where conflicts of interest may arise in legal practice
- Apply the rules and exceptions to manage conflicts appropriately to ensure you meet your duty to clients and safeguard the firm's interests
- Recognise and avoid conduct that could lead to a conflict of interest, ensuring you act in clients' best interests and protect your professional reputation
