For a solicitor in England or Wales, search the firm and solicitor on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) register and check that their details and authorisation match what you have been given. In Scotland or Northern Ireland, use the relevant Law Society’s official register instead. Confirm the firm’s office address, contact details and permitted areas of practice, and be cautious if these cannot be verified. LegalEase is an independent information site, so consider speaking to a regulated solicitor directly if you are unsure about a firm or your claim.