Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca Atkinson is general counsel at Howard Kennedy LLP
FeatureCareer ahead
Careers in risk and compliance are changing. Rebecca Atkinson and Daniel Chatfield outline the key trends ahead
FeatureGetting to the source
Rebecca Atkinson considers source of funds and wealth and outlines how much digging you need to do to meet your compliance obligations
FeatureThe challenge of challenging behaviour
Rebecca Atkinson explores the SRA’s new fair treatment rule
FeatureBook review—Client Care in Conveyancing
Rebecca Atkinson, Director of Risk at Howard Kennedy LLP, reviews the latest edition of Client Care in Conveyancing by Priscilla Sinder.
FeatureWinds of change
Rebecca Atkinson outlines some recent regulatory changes that firm leaders should be getting to grips with in 2022
FeatureEconomic transparency
Rebecca Atkinson outlines what the new Economic Crime Act covers, how it impacts your firm and considers what’s next
FeatureWhen the levy breaks
The economic crime levy is set to be introduced for medium- and larger-sized firms later this year. Rebecca Atkinson answers some questions on the detail
FeatureWatchful eye
Rebecca Atkinson outlines the dos and don’ts of making suspicious activity reports
FeatureSuspicious minds
Keeping abreast of possible anti-money laundering breaches is more important than ever. Rebecca Atkinson explains what activities should be considered suspicious
FeatureRegulation agenda
Rebecca Atkinson gives us a summary of what the SRA will focus on in the coming year
FeatureEnsuring compliance during lockdown
Rebecca Atkinson asks how we can remain compliant during this period of lockdown.
FeatureA question of ethics
Rebecca Atkinson road-tests some ethical issues which may arise in your firm and highlights what you should be considering in similar scenarios
FeatureOn the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
FeatureOn the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
FeatureReport card
Rebecca Atkinson outlines a new era of reporting to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
FeatureDo you have enough PI cover?
Rebecca Atkinson explores how firms can assess their professional indemnity insurance cover.