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Regulatory Action
2025-12-22
UK SRA Updates Guidance on Autonomous Sanctions Payments for Lawyers
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I. Executive Summary
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) updated its policy regarding payments to legal advisors under the UK’s autonomous sanctions regimes.
II. Key Facts
- New General Licence INT/2025/7323088 covers most UK regimes. • Firms can receive payment from designated persons without individual licenses. • SRA mandates review of internal materials against the single official list.
III. Regulatory & Ethical Implications
Reduces administrative burden for compliance advisors managing sanctioned clients.