By Sophie Cisler I was excited speak at the Legal Compliance Collective discussion forum earlier this week on the topic Solicitors’ Ethics – Where Are We Going? We’ve been wringing our [...]

By Sophie Cisler Hurrah, it’s finally here! Trailed for the last several months, the government has now published the draft amendments to the Money Laundering Regulations (the consultation paper [...]

Professional indemnity insurance (PII) renewals are always a nervous time for law firms. With premiums remaining one of the top three overheads for most practices, getting the best possible terms [...]

By Sophie Cisler Imagine a restaurant. Or better yet, picture the restaurant and its kitchen. If you’ve watched The Bear (available on Disney+), you know the contrast. The restaurant is [...]

by Sophie Cisler Personal injury lawyers know something that often surprises their colleagues in other areas: for many clients, money isn’t the main thing. Even when the final settlement is [...]

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent thematic review of high-volume claims has done more than just highlight questionable practices; it’s reintroduced a regulatory instrument [...]

The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has begun using its powers to publish detailed decisions where complaints have been upheld, aiming to improve transparency and help clients make better-informed choices. [...]

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s recent decision in SRA v Stevens (Case No. 12691/2024) has sent a clear reminder to the profession about the non-negotiable nature of integrity and [...]

We recently hosted one of our most candid and engaging webinars to date: Compliance Officers Anonymous. The concept was simple — a safe, judgment-free space where compliance officers and law firm [...]

By Sophie Cisler We don’t tend to talk about Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The SRA guidance note on Proceeds of Crime has a very short section on LPP [...]