These FAQs explain how SAS Legal Consultancy Limited works with individuals, businesses, solicitors and law firms while remaining within the scope of non-reserved legal services.
What are non-reserved legal services?
Non-reserved legal services are legal support services that do not fall within the reserved legal activities restricted to authorised persons. SAS Legal Consultancy Limited may provide legal research, drafting assistance, document preparation, document review and practical legal consultancy where those services remain within the scope of non-reserved work.
Are you authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
No. SAS Legal Consultancy Limited is not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and does not hold itself out as a firm of solicitors. Our website and engagement process are designed to make that regulatory position clear.
Can you provide reserved legal activities?
No. We do not conduct litigation, exercise rights of audience, carry out reserved instrument activities, probate activities, notarial activities or administer oaths. If a matter requires reserved legal activities, an appropriately authorised legal professional should be instructed.
Do you work with solicitors and law firms?
Yes. We collaborate with solicitors, law firms and other authorised legal professionals by providing non-reserved support such as legal research, drafting assistance, document review and case preparation support. Where a matter involves reserved legal activities, those activities remain the responsibility of the appropriately authorised legal professional.
Can you assist with ongoing court or tribunal matters?
We may assist with non-reserved support such as legal research, document organisation, chronologies, drafting assistance and case preparation materials. We do not act on the court record, conduct litigation, exercise rights of audience or represent clients in court.
Can you represent me in court?
No. SAS Legal Consultancy Limited does not provide advocacy or rights of audience services. If representation is required, you should instruct an appropriately authorised solicitor, barrister or other regulated legal professional.
Do you help individuals, businesses and law firms?
Yes. We assist individuals, businesses and law firms with non-reserved legal consultancy, legal research, drafting assistance, document support and practical guidance. If an enquiry falls outside our lawful scope, we will explain that an authorised professional may be required.
How does the enquiry process work?
After receiving an enquiry, we review the request and consider whether it appears suitable for non-reserved legal support. If we can assist, we will discuss the proposed scope, likely output, timescale and fee structure before any engagement is agreed.
Should I send confidential documents through the website?
No. Please avoid sending confidential papers or sensitive case documents through the website form until an engagement has been agreed and appropriate handling arrangements are in place.