Real Legal – SRA Intervention
Wednesday 30th July 2025
On 29 July 2025 the the Solicitors Regulation Authority (‘SRA’) intervened into the practice of Real Legal of Suite 5, Empire Business Centre, 2 Empire Way, Burnley, BB12 6HH.
What does this mean?
If you were a client of Real Legal, they can no longer act for you. You will need to find a new solicitor to act. Gordons are not acting for you. If you need help finding a new solicitor you can search for a new solicitor on the Law Society’s Find a Solicitor site, or you can call the Law Society on 020 7320 5650 Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
How do I get my file?
We are collecting all live/ongoing client files that remained Real Legal. You can email us at intervention@gordonsllp.com or call us on 0113 227 0384 to check if we are holding your file and tell us where you would like us to send it. If we need any more information from you before sending your file, we will let you know.
What if my file was transferred to a new solicitors?
If your file was transferred to a new solicitor and they have taken over your matter, you should continue to liaise with the new solicitor. If you or your new solicitor thinks we may be holding documents that they need you can email us at intervention@gordonsllp.com or call us on 0113 227 0384.
What has happened to old/archived files, wills and deeds?
All archived files, wills and deeds held in storage by Real Legal are being collected for indexing by the SRA. If you want to request old/archived files please contact the SRA’s archives team at iaf@sra.org.uk or 0204 525 0250.
Real Legal were holding money for me. What should I do?
If you believe Real Legal were holding money for you, you may be able to apply to the SRA Compensation Fund. As it is a discretionary fund, applications are considered using the criteria set out in the rules. You can find out more about the Compensation Fund here: SRA | Compensation fund | Solicitors Regulation Authority
How can I get more information about the intervention into Real Legal?
You can:
- speak to Gordons on 0113 227 0384 (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30). You can leave a message outside office hours and we will call you back as soon as possible.
- email your query to Gordons at intervention@gordonsllp.com
- find out more about interventions at the SRA’s website SRA | Intervention | Solicitors Regulation Authority
