In this next episode of #SRA4HR, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss the SRA’s focus on internal investigations, including:
- Why the SRA care about them
- The consequences for individuals (including HR professionals) and firms for failing to investigate matters or investigating them inadequately
- The choice of investigator and how this interacts with SRA Principle 3 – the obligation to act with independence
- Self-reporting – at what point during the firm’s investigative process does the SRA need to be notified
- Disciplinary outcomes – what are the key considerations from a regulatory perspective and what needs to be reported to the SRA at the conclusion of the firm’s process
- SRA investigations – what happens during the course of an SRA investigation and how HR can support individuals throughout this process
Watch the full video or listen to the podcast here.
If you are a law firm HR professional and have any questions arising from this recording, or would like to discuss further, please contact Partners Andrew Pavlovic or Clare Murray.
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#SRA4HR – Episode 1: Demystifying the SRA’s Rules on Unfair Treatment of Colleagues
Andrew Pavlovic is recognised by Legal 500 UK 2026 as a “Next Generation Partner” and Chambers and Partners UK 2026 as “Up and Coming” in the field of Professional Discipline: “Andrew Pavlovic is my go-to lawyer for any professional disciplinary matter.” “Andrew is a recognised expert, particularly in legal regulation.”
Clare Murray is recognised by Chambers and Partners UK 2026 as an “Eminent Practitioner” for both Partnership (Contentious), Partnership (Non-Contentious): “She’s one of the leading lights in this area – she’s very bright, practical and sensible at the same time.” “Clare Murray is an absolute titan: if you know she is on the other side you will and should worry.”
CM Murray LLP is recognised by Legal 500 UK 2026 and Chambers and Partners UK 2026 in the area of Professional Discipline: “The Firm is a leader in the field of Professional Discipline.”
