Jon’s Blog

A recent update on the SRA’s “Question of Ethics” page got us thinking about knock-on consequences for Compliance Officers. By way of background, on 1 April 2013 the FSA will be [...]

Chris Marston, Head of Professional Practices for at Lloyds TSB Commercial, compares the changes underway in the solicitors’ profession with those seen in the banking industry during his [...]

There is no doubt that Compliance Officers have an unenviable job on their hands with the introduction of the new compliance roles in legal practice.  This article looks at software packages [...]

As the Legal Services Act 2007 makes clear all questions as to who is entitled to carry out reserved legal activities are now to be determined “solely in accordance with the provisions of this [...]

The SRA Code of Conduct is undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of regulatory change to affect the profession in recent times. Much has been said about the shift in emphasis from rules to [...]

Jo More, Partner, Little Chicken Marketing In short, yes, and it’s a strategy I would encourage others to consider. PR plays a pivotal role in professional services’ marketing; when fully [...]

With the current terrorism ‘threat level’ to the UK listed by MI5 as ‘substantial’, new types of challenges face both the security services and the business and legal communities. The nature of [...]

With the new compliance regime upon us, now is a perfect opportunity for Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) to review employment practices and update their staff handbook. The COLP’s [...]

Chris Marston, Head of Professional Practices at Lloyds TSB Commercial, gives an insight into the banker’s mindset, and suggests some strategies for solicitors in their negotiations with the [...]

Number 1 – Analyse the business, its risks and compliance gaps – if changes are required prioritise the high risk areas. Number 2 – Write a compliance plan and agree it at top [...]