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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) [...]

Complaints management is unfortunately a critical aspect of legal practice. Solicitors and law firms must navigate complaints with skill and care. It is an area that the SRA takes seriously, so [...]

Understanding Lexcel Accreditation: An Introduction for Law Firms Are you considering Lexcel accreditation for your law firm? Wondering about its benefits and how it can elevate your practice? [...]