Risk 4 – Independence and integrity
What is it? If solicitors act without independence or integrity it can damage public confidence in legal services and the rule of law. Why is it important? The independence and integrity of [...]
Risk 3 – Information security
What is it? Information security breaches can have serious consequences for both firms and clients. Many of the risks with paper files can be managed through effective IT, however Cyber Security [...]
Risk 2 – Standards of service and considering vulnerability
What is it? When a person receives poor service, this can affect their ability to receive the help they need. If a person is vulnerable, poor service can have more of an impact. Why is it [...]
Risk 1 – Lack of access to legal services
What is it? The SRA know people benefit from legal advice, but many do not get the legal help they need, cue the new risk of this year – lack of access to legal services. So why are [...]
SRA Risk Outlook 2016/17
The end of July saw the SRA publish the new Risk Outlook 2016/17. There are seven ‘key risks’ identified, namely: Lack of access to legal services Standards of service and considering [...]
Download your free template PSC register for law firms
[fusion_text][/fusion_text][fusion_text][/fusion_text][fusion_text]You’re probably well aware of the new requirement – as of 6 April 2016 – for incorporated businesses to maintain a [...]
Research shows 'very poor' knowledge of SRA Handbook for City firms
This article in Legal Futures discusses the groundbreaking research which uncovers a shockingly high proportion of City lawyers have a ‘poor knowledge’ of the professional rules. It [...]
Compliance: hold on to your hats!
In the latest edition of Modern Law Magazine, we take a look at what is happening in the world of compliance and what we can expect in 2016. Read the article
Cyber security: your worst nightmare?
Cyber security is a very real and constant risk, and something that we cannot shy away from or ignore. We spoke to Fiona Gillam, a risk and compliance consultant, about the some of the main [...]
Do your consumer credit activities need to be regulated?
SRA consumer credit regulations are changing (as passed by he Legal Services Board in December 2015) and come into force from 1 April 2016. Use this handy navigation tree from the SRA to find out [...]
