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 Insurance distribution: A summary of the rules for law firms
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 24th November 2023

Insurance distribution: A summary of the rules for law firms

Insurance distribution is a regulated financial service. Solicitors involved in insurance distribution activities need to adhere to specific rules and regulations set by the SRA and FCA. What is [...]

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 Understanding Lexcel Accreditation: An Introduction for Law Firms
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 24th November 2023

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? Join us as we delve into the world of Lexcel with insights from John [...]

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 Why File Handlers Must Spearhead AML Risk Assessment in Law Firms
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 10th November 2023

Why File Handlers Must Spearhead AML Risk Assessment in Law Firms

In the intricate world of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, the stakes are high and the responsibilities vast.  Some law firms rely on central ‘onboarding’ teams to undertake [...]

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 Addressing Sexual Misconduct: Lessons for Law Firms from the Bretherton Case
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 10th November 2023

Addressing Sexual Misconduct: Lessons for Law Firms from the Bretherton Case

The legal sector was recently shaken by the case of Oliver Bretherton, a former legal director at an international law firm, who was struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for [...]

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 Verses of Vigilance: A silly poem about anti-money laundering compliance
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 10th November 2023

Verses of Vigilance: A silly poem about anti-money laundering compliance

In law’s firm grasp where trust is a must, Compliance not just advice, but a binding thrust. Regulated firms in England and Wales, Heed the SRA’s stern warning tales. Money [...]

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 Change of tone – SRA issues warnings to solicitors at its annual COLP COFA Conference
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 27th October 2023

Change of tone – SRA issues warnings to solicitors at its annual COLP COFA Conference

Solicitors beware. There was a sinister and unexpected change in the SRA’s tone towards law firm compliance at the annual COLP COFA conference, held on 18 October 2023.  As 800 practitioners [...]

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 Infographic: Source of funds and source of wealth
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 13th October 2023

Infographic: Source of funds and source of wealth

Use this handy infographic to cut through the noise surrounding source of funds requirements. After conducting your risk assessment on the client and transaction, ask these three questions: [...]

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 Hot topics: How to avoid unnecessary SRA fines and reputation damage
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 13th October 2023

Hot topics: How to avoid unnecessary SRA fines and reputation damage

You may have noticed that the regulator has been busy flexing its new fining powers recently. The SRA can slap fines of up to £25,000 without reference to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. [...]

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 Law firms must offer remote working to attract and retain staff, says top legal recruiter
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 29th September 2023

Law firms must offer remote working to attract and retain staff, says top legal recruiter

The ability to work from home is a major consideration for legal professionals when considering a career move, and law firms not offering this kind of flexibility are at a disadvantage in a tough [...]

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 What should be in your law firm’s AML Firm-wide Risk Assessment? [Checklist]
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By Jonathon Bray
In Industry Insights
Posted 25th July 2023

What should be in your law firm’s AML Firm-wide Risk Assessment? [Checklist]

Updated 25 July 2023 Regulation 18 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 requires all law firms (subject to the Regulations) to have in place an AML firm-wide risk assessment. The official [...]

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