Hello and welcome to another edition of COLP Insider. Publication was slightly delayed this week due to half term, but we intend to revert our usual Friday afternoon slot from 1 March. In this [...]
We all know that the SRA views the roles of Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) as being central to law firm compliance and [...]
When solicitors are facing an SRA investigation, it’s natural for them to feel apprehensive about the potential impact on their career. Readers of our newsletter will be familiar with the [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to our latest COLP Insider newsletter, a curated compilation designed to navigate the complexities of never-ending regulation. In this edition, we look at the intricacies [...]
In recent actions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), drink-driving has become significantly more costly for solicitors, serving as a stark reminder of the regulator’s expected [...]
Vigilance against money laundering and terrorist financing is not just a matter of ethical responsibility but a strict regulatory requirement. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) form the [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the COLP Insider, your go-to newsletter for all things related to SRA compliance. In this issue we delve into a range of crucial topics that are shaping our [...]
In a landmark decision that has reverberated through the legal sector, Clyde & Co, a prominent international law firm, was handed a staggering £500,000 fine by the Solicitors Disciplinary [...]
In 2024, the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) in SRA regulated law firms is increasingly pivotal. The SRA is increasingly [...]
In the complex world of legal services, inadvertent breaches of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules has become an increasing concern. In a recent webinar, Scott Newby, [...]
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