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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By Sophie Cisler Another day, another consultation by the SRA on consumer protection. Whilst no-one is going to claim this isn’t a vital topic (upholding public trust and confidence in the [...]
Managing client money has long been a source of risk and administrative burden for solicitors. Despite rigorous rules around client accounts, firms remain vulnerable to compliance failures, [...]
As we approach the end of another year, compliance professionals are reflecting on key developments, challenges, and emerging trends in 2024. Recently, we hosted the “Compliance Year [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, is rapidly transforming industries, including the legal profession. While the potential benefits [...]
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