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This article was correct as at 6 February 2026.
The sudden closure of PM Law Group has left thousands of clients facing uncertainty about their legal matters, transactions and funds.
Where a firm has ceased trading and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened, files may be frozen, transactions delayed and client monies temporarily inaccessible. For many individuals and businesses, this creates immediate stress — particularly where property completions, court deadlines or financial transactions are involved.
Flint Bishop is able to provide urgent legal assistance to clients affected by the collapse of PM Law.
Where a law firm has ceased trading and the SRA has intervened:
If you were a client of PM Law, you do not need to wait — you can instruct a new firm immediately to protect your position.
Flint Bishop can urgently step in and assist with:
Property transactions are time-sensitive. We can urgently contact the SRA’s intervention agent, obtain your file, and work to keep your transaction on track.
If you have upcoming court hearings or approaching court deadlines, it is critical that representation is secured without delay.
Where probate applications or estate administrations were in progress, we can assist in retrieving files and ensuring estates are administered correctly and promptly.
We are particularly experienced in handling complex matters on behalf of lenders:
Where necessary, we will liaise directly with the SRA’s appointed intervention agent to:
If you were a client of PM Law:
Time is often critical in property, court and financial matters.
Delays can lead to:
Early intervention significantly reduces risk.
PM Law Group has ceased trading. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened to secure the firm’s files and client money in accordance with its regulatory powers. An intervention agent is appointed to manage the closed firm’s documents and funds.
You should appoint a new solicitor as soon as possible, particularly if:
A new solicitor can contact the SRA’s intervention agent to obtain your file and continue your matter.
When a firm closes following intervention, client files are transferred to an appointed intervention agent.
Your new solicitor can:
Clients can also contact the SRA directly, but instructing a new solicitor usually speeds up the process.
Client money is protected and held separately under regulatory rules. Following intervention:
If there is any shortfall, a claim may be made through professional indemnity insurance or the SRA Compensation Fund.
Not necessarily — but timing is critical.
If contracts have not yet exchanged, delays can often be managed.
If exchange has taken place, urgent action is required to avoid breach of contract.
A new solicitor can urgently:
The sooner a new firm is instructed, the lower the risk to your transaction.
Yes, in many cases you can — but you must instruct a new conveyancing solicitor immediately.
Your new solicitor will:
Property matters are highly time-sensitive, so urgent advice is recommended.
If you have a family, litigation or commercial court hearing listed, you must secure new legal representation urgently.
The court will expect compliance with procedural deadlines regardless of the firm’s closure.
A new solicitor can:
Timescales vary depending on:
Having a new solicitor request the file directly is often faster than making informal enquiries yourself.
You should not have to pay twice for completed work.
However:
Each case depends on its facts and financial position at the point of closure.
Yes.
We can urgently assist clients affected by the PM Law collapse in:
Each case depends on its facts and financial position at the point of closure.
We will liaise directly with the SRA’s intervention agent to secure your file and progress your matter without unnecessary delay.
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