European Communities (Lawyer’s Practice) Regulations 2000

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Glossary terms (4)

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RELs and RFLs
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Glossary terms

REL

means a Swiss lawyer within the scope of the UK-Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement who registered as a Registered European Lawyer before 1 January 2025

solicitor

means a person who has been admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and whose name is on the roll.

SRA

means the Solicitors Regulation Authority

character and suitability

includes fitness and propriety under rule 13.1 of the SRA Authorisation of Firms Rules