All Feature articles – Page 6
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FeatureBumps in the road
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones give their views on how law firms can overcome 2025’s economic and regulatory hurdles with confidence
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FeatureBook smart
Simeon Hance, editor of PS magazine, and the library team share some of the benefits that the Law Society library can offer members
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FeatureAutomating AML
Using technology to improve anti-money laundering processes isn’t just about efficiency – it’s about creating robust, future-proof compliance frameworks, says Katarina Pranjic
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FeatureAdvance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
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FeatureMission accomplished?
Chris Marston looks back at the October 2024 professional indemnity insurance renewal experience
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FeatureWhat Hirachand means for conditional fee agreements
The judgement in Hirachand v Hirachand & Another [2024] UKSC 43 has led the court to make a ruling that success fees under ’no win, no fee’ agreements (also known as conditional fee agreements (CFA)) are not recoverable by persons bringing Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (1975 ...
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FeatureWhat does 2025 hold for dispute resolution?
As we step into 2025, the landscape of dispute resolution continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In this article, we bring together insights from the Dispute Resolution Committee, highlighting the key developments likely to shape the year ahead.
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FeatureOn the money
Sarah Charlton comments on what the current SRA consultation on consumer protection may mean for solicitors handling client money
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss the importance of owning up to mistakes
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FeatureProcedural matters
Many firms are still struggling to have the correct anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures in place. Alison Matthews summarises the key requirements
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FeatureProceed with caution
Nigel West considers the implications of the Uyghur case for the UK’s framework for investigating money laundering and recovering the proceeds of crime
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FeatureRaising the bar
Julie Norris outlines the authorisation of barristers employed in law firms and considers some of the compliance pitfalls that can arise
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FeatureOn the radar – 10 things
Andrea Cohen previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out 10 things that should be on your risk radar in the coming year
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FeatureMy compliance career
Charlotte Murray is a senior risk lawyer at Freeths. She shares her journey into law and how she forged a career in risk and compliance
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FeatureHigh energy
Part of the new government’s rental reforms include a commitment to increase energy efficiency in private rental accommodation. Richard Pulford outlines the proposals
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FeatureBeast of burden
Is the regulatory burden for solicitors increasing or does it just seem that way? Duncan Finlyson considers recent developments
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FeaturePlan of action
Changes to planning law are on the agenda. Robert Garden, David Hardy and Roisin Laycock consider the legal and policy proposals and their impact on the planning regime
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FeatureRental interest
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces the biggest changes in landlord and tenant law since the 1980s. Anna Bennett considers the proposals