Regulatory compliance
The Law Society of NSW seeks to align the commercial imperatives that drive the business of legal practice with the regulatory framework largely contained in the Legal Profession Act 2004. This approach encourages solicitors to view regulatory compliance, not as an authoritative burden, but as a means to generate client satisfaction and drive profitability.
Regulatory Compliance Support Unit
The Law Society established the Regulatory Compliance Support Unit in 2005 to inform solicitors about their responsibilities and to provide practical support in order to prevent compliance issues from escalating into complaints and disciplinary actions.
The Unit is staffed by two experienced solicitors in the Law Society’s Professional Standards Department, who have detailed knowledge of the Legal Profession Act 2004 and an understanding of solicitors’ working lives.
Areas of focus | Initiatives |
Issues of a regulatory nature. | Providing Compliance Analysis Reviews. Offering confidential assistance directly to solicitors and firms via phone, email and site visits. Delivering talks at continuing legal education sessions for law firms and regional law societies. Publishing informative articles in the Law Society Journal. |
Help line
If you have a question about compliance or need help in this area, contact the Regulatory Compliance Support Unit for confidential assistance:
- Chris Shrewsbury on 9926 0109 or Chris.Shrewsbury@lawsociety.com.au
- Frances Moffitt on 9926 0231 or Frances.Moffitt@lawsociety.com.au
Assistance is available Monday to Friday during standard business hours.
CONTACT
- Regulatory Compliance Support Unit
- Law Society of NSW
- 170 Phillip Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
- DX 362 Sydney
- T: (02) 9926 0109
- T: (02) 9926 0231
- F: (02) 9223 5804
