Insurance Distribution: A guide for solicitors
In a recent webinar (titled “Scoping out the rules: insurance distribution dos and don’ts for Solicitors”) hosted by Jonathon Bray with Rachael Eyre, Ed Marshall, and guest panellist [...]
Paralegal ‘struck off’ for embellishing his CV – don’t be tempted
In the competitive legal job market, the temptation to embellish one’s CV to land a dream job can be alluring. However, the recent case of Guillaume Kitumaini underscores the serious [...]
The Dentons SDT case: A shift in regulatory enforcement?
The recent tribunal decision involving Dentons and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has sparked significant discussion within the legal sector, especially in the wake of AML fines [...]
LSB conference summary: “Reshaping legal services”
The recent LSB conference on reshaping the legal profession covered important themes such as promoting ethics and trust, understanding consumer needs, and preparing for future challenges, notably [...]
SRA sanctions risk assessment guidance: What solicitors need to know
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued guidance on conducting firm-wide sanctions risk assessments, which sits alongside its general guidance on complying with the UK sanctions [...]
Financial Stability and Viability: A Critical Imperative for SRA Law Firms
This is a guest post from our friends at Gemstone Legal. The original content can be viewed here. In the ever-changing landscape of the legal profession, one thing remains constant: too many law [...]
Self-assessment exercise: A COLP and COFA training needs checklist
We all know that the SRA views the roles of Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) as being central to law firm compliance and [...]
SRA Investigations: What to expect when the regulator comes knocking
When solicitors are facing an SRA investigation, it’s natural for them to feel apprehensive about the potential impact on their career. Readers of our newsletter will be familiar with the [...]
Drink driving offences have just become a lot more expensive for solicitors. Here’s why
In recent actions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), drink-driving has become significantly more costly for solicitors, serving as a stark reminder of the regulator’s expected [...]
Suspicious Activity Reports: 6 practical tips for law firm MLROs
Vigilance against money laundering and terrorist financing is not just a matter of ethical responsibility but a strict regulatory requirement. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) form the [...]
