What do the SRA's 2024/25 annual reports say about AI?

The Solicitors Regulation Authority published its 2024/25 annual reports in October 2026, covering 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. The summary report discusses AI mainly in two places. It describes the SRA's work with law firms that use AI, and its own use of machine learning in supervision.

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What does the SRA say about AI in the firms it regulates?

Under its objective to support innovation and technology, the summary report says the SRA authorised the first AI-driven law firm, Garfield.Law Ltd, in May 2025. It says the SRA worked closely with the firm before authorisation to make sure it could meet the SRA's rules, and has stayed in regular contact to monitor potential risks and benefits.

What research on AI does the SRA say it commissioned?

The summary report says the SRA commissioned research on the rise of consumer-facing AI. It also says the SRA published research on sole practitioner and small firm use of technology and innovation, and published case studies to build understanding of innovation and AI among the firms it regulates.

How does the SRA say it is using machine learning in supervision?

Under its objective to strengthen its risk-based and proactive approach, the SRA says it is significantly increasing investment in data, intelligence and risk-scanning capabilities. As one example, it says that in 2024/25 it was developing an anti-money laundering model that uses machine learning to predict the money laundering risk of a firm.

Where can I read the SRA's 2024/25 annual reports?

The summary report and the full annual reports are on the SRA website, under research and publications. This page summarises the summary report, and the SRA's own wording is the reference. The reports also cover the SRA's wider casework, enforcement and finances for the year.

Margo Legal is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. This page summarises the SRA's own published material as at 28 October 2026.

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