By Sophie Cisler It’s a chilling thought, isn’t it? The stark reality that any one of us could be facing the consequences of a compliance misstep, no matter how diligently we strive to do the [...]
Mastering client matter risk assessments: Your shield against financial crime Are your client and matter risk assessments (CMRAs) up to SRA standards? SRA research reveals that nearly 1 in 5 [...]
Solicitors, COLPs, MLCOs and MLROs are on the front lines of the fight against financial crime. The SRA has been crystal clear about the importance the regulator places on comprehensive client [...]
By Sophie Cisler The UK’s new “failure to prevent fraud offence,” coming into effect on 1 September 2025, puts a direct onus on large organisations to proactively combat fraud. [...]
By Samantha Bray Let’s be honest – file reviews aren’t exactly the most exciting part of being a solicitor. They take time, require attention to detail, and can feel like yet another [...]
COLPs and COFAs: Have you thought about your personal liability? By Sophie Cisler When the COLP and COFA regime was introduced in 2011, questions were raised about how much personal liability [...]
By Sophie Cisler When the COLP and COFA regime was introduced in 2011, questions were raised about how much personal liability such individuals would bear. The SRA at the time was quick to [...]
Be part of Life in the Law 2025 By Niamh Warnock and Trish McLellan of LawCare The legal sector is known for its high-pressure environment, long hours, and demanding workloads, all of which can [...]
Trade sanctions are the next big compliance challenge for law firms Law firms have hitherto focused on financial sanctions – checking whether a client or counterparty is a designated individual [...]
By Samantha Bray A message pings in my inbox. A call back request. I make the call and spend the next half hour talking with a solicitor who is on the verge of tears – absolutely terrified [...]
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