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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 [...]

Law firms have hitherto focused on financial sanctions – checking whether a client or counterparty is a designated individual or entity. But trade sanctions, which restrict entire sectors [...]

The SRA’s new Warning Notice on marketing: what law firms need to know The SRA has issued a new warning notice on B2C marketing, with a particular focus on volume consumer claims and [...]

By Samantha Bray Reflection is one of the most powerful tools for professional growth and development. For solicitors, integrating regular reflection into daily practice can enhance skills, [...]

By Sophie Cisler Building on the previous article, this piece will break down the second and third parts of the current SRA consultation about client money. The previous article (available here) [...]

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a new warning notice on misleading B2C marketing, with a particular focus on volume consumer claims and unsolicited approaches to members of [...]

Welcome to the first COLP Insider of 2025! As we kick off the new year, this edition brings you the latest updates on SRA compliance, key regulatory changes, and practical insights to keep your [...]

By Samantha Bray Maintaining and upholding the standards of legal practice is a key part of being a member of the profession. For solicitors, this regulatory requirement is set out under the [...]