Features and Opinion

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    Risky business

    2026-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority has backed away from sweeping changes to client accounts, it is still considering alternatives to protecting client money. Sean Hankin and Liz Bond explain

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    Why Mazur matters

    2026-01-29T00:00:00Z

    The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead

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    Devil in the detail

    2026-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Amy Wren proposes eight practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with the new Employment Rights Act

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    Too many hats?

    Samantha Bray outlines why law firms may need to rethink compliance roles

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    On thin ice

    Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the SRA Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the potential issues associated with residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them

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    Executive regulation

    2025-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Matthew Edwards considers proposals for the Solicitors Regulation Authority to take over the regulation of legal executives

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    Work in progress

    2025-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Amy Wren looks at what the Employment Rights Bill means for employers

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    Dealing with third-party delays

    2025-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The Legal Ombudsman outlines its approach to third-party delays 

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    Questions of ethics

    Susanna Heley explores the current ethical issues for lawyers

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    In praise of regulation

    Chris Marston advocates embracing regulation and the protection it offers you and your clients

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    Counting the cost

    Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money

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    Owning up to mistakes

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss what to do when mistakes are made

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    Automating AML

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z Partner content

    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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    Bumps in the road

    2025-01-30T00:00:00Z

    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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    Challenging behaviour

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Zoë Allen-Robinson looks at the regulator’s requirement for managers in law firms to challenge unfair behaviour

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    Call of duty

    2024-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Paul Bennett discusses new obligations around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

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    Watching brief

    2024-07-30T00:00:00Z

    The number of complaints made to the Legal Ombudsman is on the rise. Diana Bentley investigates 

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    In scope

    2024-07-30T00:00:00Z

    In light of recent fines by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Andy Donovan looks at what firms should do to ensure website compliance with the requirements of the SRA Transparency Rules

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    DUIs – a regulatory matter?

    2024-06-12T13:35:00Z

    In recent actions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), drink-driving offences have become significantly more costly for solicitors, serving as a stark reminder of the regulator’s expected standards around personal conduct

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    For the record

    2024-04-29T13:55:00Z

    Continuing competence is essential to providing high-quality legal services and maintaining public trust in the profession. Fiona Anthony shares the steps you can take to ensure you are satisfying the SRA’s requirement