Industry Insights

By Liz Bond Rule 3.3 of the SRA Accounts Rules, which prohibits the use of a client account as a banking facility, often causes considerable stress and raises a number of questions. This is why [...]

By Sophie Cisler It’s a simple question, and a seemingly simple answer. Who can conduct litigation? Answer: Authorised individuals as per the Legal Services Act 2007. And yet, it’s really not an [...]

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 [...]