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A reminder that the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) address is changing. The change will go live from Monday, 22 January 2024. What do you need to do in response to the Legal Ombudsman address change? You [...]

  Happy New Year and welcome to the latest edition of the COLP Insider, which we think is an essential guide to staying current and compliant in the ever-evolving world of SRA regulations. [...]

The Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) plays a crucial role in ensuring that their firm complies with the rules set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and other regulations [...]

The recent case of solicitor Jane Thirza Moir (JTM) serves as a timely reminder of the importance of staying up to date with regulatory changes. Although it only resulted in a relatively small [...]

As the season of giving and reflection approaches, we can draw inspiration from the timeless Christmas tales of Charles Dickens to explore the importance of adherence to Rule 8 of the SRA [...]

A festive reminder: Safeguarding your firm against cybercrime this Christmas With the festive season upon us, bringing with it a spirit of joy and celebration, what better time for COLPs to [...]

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) recently heard the case of Ian Patrick Charles Clay, which contains important lessons about the effect of overwork on ethical decision-making. Facts and [...]

With the festive season upon us, bringing with it a spirit of joy and celebration, what better time for COLPs to receive an email from the SRA about that less-than-cheery modern phenomenon: [...]

Effective complaints handling for solicitors (Top Tips) Complaints management is unfortunately a critical aspect of legal practice. Solicitors and law firms must navigate complaints with skill [...]

Ashfords LLP, a prominent regional law firm, was recently fined over £100,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) due to failures in complying with anti-money laundering (AML) [...]