UK Legal Compliance & Regulatory Standards

Para Pro meets the highest standards of UK regulatory compliance and security, helping your firm satisfy all legal technology requirements.

UK Regulatory Compliance

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Para Pro complies with all SRA technology requirements, helping solicitors uphold their professional obligations under the SRA Standards and Regulations.

Compliance Features

  • Supports compliance with SRA Principles and Code of Conduct
  • Facilitates proper client identification and verification
  • Enables secure handling of confidential client information
  • Maintains audit trails for regulatory compliance checks

The Law Society (Lexcel)

Our system helps your firm achieve and maintain Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society's legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and client care.

Compliance Features

  • Streamlines file management and document control
  • Enhances risk management capabilities
  • Improves client care procedures
  • Ensures efficient matter management

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Para Pro is fully GDPR compliant and helps your firm meet obligations under the UK Data Protection Act 2018, with features specifically designed for legal data protection.

Compliance Features

  • UK-based data processing and storage
  • Data minimisation and purpose limitation controls
  • Subject access request management tools
  • Data retention policy enforcement

ISO 27001 Information Security

Our platform maintains ISO 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management, ensuring your client data receives the highest level of protection.

Compliance Features

  • Regular independent security audits
  • Comprehensive risk assessment and management
  • Incident response procedures
  • Continuous monitoring and improvement

Built-in UK Legal Compliance Features

Para Pro includes specialised features to help UK law firms meet their specific regulatory obligations.

Legal Client Money Protection

Para Pro's financial workflows are designed to comply with UK Solicitors Accounts Rules, helping firms maintain proper accounting practices for client funds.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Built-in tools for AML compliance, including client due diligence, risk assessment, and suspicious activity reporting in line with UK Money Laundering Regulations.

UK eIDAS Compliance

Electronic signature and document authentication features that comply with the UK eIDAS regulations for electronically executed documents.

Legal Professional Privilege

Technical safeguards to maintain legal professional privilege in all communications and document handling, with jurisdiction-specific controls for UK law.

Conflict Checking

Sophisticated conflict of interest checking systems that satisfy SRA requirements for identifying and managing potential conflicts.

Court Bundles & e-Filing

Creation of court bundles and electronic filing capabilities that comply with UK court digital systems requirements, including CE-File and MyHMCTS.

UK Jurisdictional Coverage

Para Pro is designed to support the unique requirements of each UK legal jurisdiction.

England & Wales

  • SRA Compliance
  • HMCTS Digital Integration
  • Land Registry Integration
  • Companies House Integration

Scotland

  • Law Society of Scotland Compliance
  • Scottish Courts Integration
  • Registers of Scotland Integration
  • Scottish Legal Terminology

Northern Ireland

  • Law Society of NI Compliance
  • NI Courts System Integration
  • Land & Property Services Integration
  • NI Legal Terminology Support

Need Detailed Compliance Documentation?

We provide comprehensive compliance documentation to help your firm satisfy due diligence requirements and regulatory audits. Our documentation covers all relevant UK legal standards.