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In law’s firm grasp where trust is a must, Compliance not just advice, but a binding thrust. Regulated firms in England and Wales, Heed the SRA’s stern warning tales. Money [...]

Change Of Tone – SRA Issues Warnings To Solicitors At Its Annual COLP COFA Conference Solicitors beware. There was a sinister and unexpected change in the SRA’s tone towards law firm compliance [...]

Solicitors beware. There was a sinister and unexpected change in the SRA’s tone towards law firm compliance at the annual COLP COFA conference, held on 18 October 2023.  As 800 practitioners [...]

Hot topics: How to avoid unnecessary SRA fines and reputation damage You may have noticed that the regulator has been busy flexing its new fining powers recently. The SRA can slap fines of up to [...]

Use this handy infographic to cut through the noise surrounding source of funds requirements. After conducting your risk assessment on the client and transaction, ask these three questions: [...]

You may have noticed that the regulator has been busy flexing its new fining powers recently. The SRA can slap fines of up to £25,000 without reference to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. [...]

Law firms must offer remote working to attract and retain staff, says top legal recruiter The ability to work from home is a major consideration for legal professionals when considering a career [...]

The ability to work from home is a major consideration for legal professionals when considering a career move, and law firms not offering this kind of flexibility are at a disadvantage in a tough [...]

What Should Be In Your Law Firm’s AML Firm-Wide Risk Assessment? [Checklist] Regulation 18 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 requires all law firms (subject to the Regulations) to have in [...]

Updated 25 July 2023 Regulation 18 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 requires all law firms (subject to the Regulations) to have in place an AML firm-wide risk assessment. The official [...]