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FeatureBack to the future
Susanna Heley outlines the latest requirements for submitting accountants’ reports for firms holding client money
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FeatureGetting on board
Eloise Butterworth outlines how to get your fee-earners and staff on board with the importance of training
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FeatureBrave new world
Alison Matthews provides an update on the ever-evolving anti-money laundering developments in the legal sector
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FeatureA matter of complaint
With complaints on the rise, first-tier complaints handling is receiving renewed attention from the regulators. Carolyn Beal outlines the key issues
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FeatureAre you conflicted?
Tracey Calvert revisits the ongoing issue of managing conflicts of interest
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FeatureReturn to enemy lines
In the second of two articles on how an opponent’s error can raise conflicting compliance obligations, Matthew Edwards looks at how regulated individuals can deal with them
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FeaturePlace of greater safety
Pearl Moses explains why it’s important that lawyers understand the role of culture and psychological safety in their law firms
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FeatureKeeping a record
Work pressures can lead to over-recording of time. Nigel West considers three cases that demonstrate how the practice is detected and the consequences for solicitors and firms
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FeatureRole restrictions
Changes to the SRA’s Authorisation of Firm Rules mean certain firms can no longer appoint individuals with significant executive decision-making powers as compliance officers. Jonathon Bray examines the effect of the reforms and outlines what firms should do next
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FeatureIHT changes for pensions: the only certainty is uncertainty
Philip Nairn examines the risks that will come along with the upcoming pension changes
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FeatureFirst-tier complaints: key changes and tips for managing them
With complaints on the rise and the SRA proposing changes, Baljeet Harley offers some top tips for firms to manage complaints
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FeatureHomebuying reforms – a chance to get the process right?
Debbie McCathie considers how proposed reforms could make homebuying and selling more efficient, while examining the practical implications for conveyancers
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FeatureCan an annuity help fund life insurance for an inheritance tax bill?
This briefing by Lumin Wealth outlines an alternative financial planning structure for legal professionals to consider with clients as part of their wider estate planning, in light of changes to the inheritance tax treatment of unused defined contribution pensions from April 2027
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FeatureActing dishonestly
Two solicitors have been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found they acted dishonestly in separate property-related matters. Nigel West investigates
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FeatureRaising the bar
Digitalisation, upfront information and reducing transaction delays are usually the talking points of the government’s homebuying and selling reform programme. Yet the proposed statutory regulation of estate agents and managing agents has the potential to reshape the residential property sector more fundamentally than any technological reform, as Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeatureA risky business
Conveyancing remains a prime target for money launderers. Colette Best examines the key risk areas attracting scrutiny and outlines the practical steps conveyancers can take to stay compliant
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FeatureCompetence checks
Melissa Hardee provides an update on the SRA’s continuing competence requirements
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FeatureTaking control
Nina Wilson explains how the new contractual controls register will require developers and promoters to disclose certain land agreements
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FeatureThe future of MEES
Victoria Duxbury examines the government’s interim response on the future of non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards, and looks at how it may affect landlords, investors, developers and their advisers
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FeatureA growing market
As equity release transactions become more common, Luke Baldwin explores the key risks for conveyancers and how to protect both clients and firms