Compliance and Lexcel support for small and mid-sized law firms

An introduction to Beal Cooper Compliance Ltd

Beal Cooper Compliance Ltd helps law firms meet SRA regulatory and Lexcel requirements with practical, expert compliance support. We work with firms throughout England but particularly in the North East, including Newcastle, Durham, and surrounding areas.

From COLP and COFA responsibilities to audit preparation and risk management, we help firms stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on running your firm.

We also offer Regulation 21 audits, support with Lexcel assessments, and support with responding to complaints or completing file reviews.

Carolyn Beal is a Solicitor (non-practising) and Law Society accredited Lexcel Consultant with over 15 years' experience in the legal regulatory compliance field. Carolyn's previous roles as practising Solicitor, Partner and COLP developed her understanding of the need for practical solutions.

Carolyn is a co-host of the Legal Compliance Collective, providing weekly online sessions on a variety of compliance topics for those with a legal compliance role. Find out more about the Legal Compliance Collective here.

Click here for detailed information about our services, or contact us to speak to an expert.

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For law firms, compliance is more than a requirement. It's the base of a firm's reputation and success.

What we do

Compliance support tailored for each law firm

We work with small to medium sized law firms who need:

Ongoing compliance support
COLP and COFA guidance
SRA audit preparation or response
A Regulation 21 Audit
File reviews
Support with responding to complaints
Guidance on Lexcel
Analysis of current compliance processes

Who we help

Built for smaller law firms

We specialise in supporting:

Small law firms without an in-house compliance team
New firms needing support with structured compliance processes, or applying for SRA authorisation
Firms preparing for or responding to SRA audits
Firms where the COLP, COFA or MLRO need external support

If compliance feels like a constant pressure, we can support you. We can free up time, so you and your people can concentrate on management and case-load responsibilities, saving costs too.

How we help

Practical, real-world compliance support

Our approach is straightforward and focused on outcomes:

Identify compliance gaps quickly
Provide a clear, actionable plan to fix any gaps
Support you in your COLP and COFA responsibilities
Prepare for SRA audits with confidence
If you've had an SRA audit, we can work with you to respond to any concerns raised. It's not too late to get compliance support at that stage!
Reduce regulatory risk across the firm

When should you seek compliance support?

You may benefit from support if:

You do not have an in-house compliance team
Your COLP or COFA responsibilities feel difficult to manage
You are preparing for an SRA audit or review
You are unsure whether your systems meet regulatory expectations
You want to reduce risk and have increased peace of mind

Get in touch for more information.