Recent features
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FeatureFAQ: Do we have to keep a record of complaints?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeatureNine risk and compliance stories you may have missed
SRA prosecution failures, a grab for interest on client accounts and a renewed focus on compliance roles – catch up on this month’s top news for risk and compliance professionals
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FeatureFive New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year’s resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber-attacks
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FeatureCompliance roles under the spotlight
Governance in law firms is set to be a key focus for 2026, with compliance roles under review. Juliet Oliver outlines the key issues
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FeatureUsing section 43 orders in cases of sexual misconduct
The SRA has recently obtained section 43 orders against partners in international firms who are legally qualified in other jurisdictions. Nigel West looks at the detail
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FeatureAML: A tale of two regulators
Colette Best considers the announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority will take over responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities
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FeatureFAQ: Should we have a deputy COLP?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question from compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs)
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FeatureA question of competency
Melissa Hardee looks at the SRA’s annual competence report, exploring gaps in how some firms approach continuing competence, and why understanding and evidencing this is more important than ever
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FeatureFAQs: Conflicts arising in initial client interviews
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs)
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FeatureProfessional indemnity insurance – market trends and risk insights
Simon Thomson, policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the state of the professional indemnity insurance market, highlighting higher-risk practice areas and what it means for solicitors
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FeatureQ&As – qualifying through work experience
Authors of the updated Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to becoming a solicitor through the qualifying work experience route
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FeatureFAQs: Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs)
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FeatureEight AML questions the SRA may ask
Richard Simms from AMLCC sets out the eight questions you should ask to establish if your firm is anti-money-laundering compliant before you get a visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority
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FeatureLegal Aid Agency breach – one rule for us, another for you?
The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) was a massive data breach and caused huge operational disruption. Mitigo outline the lessons that can be learned from the consequences of underinvestment in cyber risk management
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FeatureQ&As – how to challenge behaviour
Authors of the recently updated Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to challenging behaviour
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FeatureFAQs: Navigating the risks of cloud computing
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs)
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FeatureSpring renewal – key findings
Arjun Rohilla and Dan Blundell of Paragon provide an overview of what to expect when renewing professional indemnity insurance this year
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FeatureThe regulatory pitfalls in post-completion
Priscilla Sinder outlines how post-completion processes in property transactions can help compliance officers meet their regulatory obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureRansomware – new government proposals
The government has announced new regulations designed to limit the rise in ransomware attacks. Lindsay Hill, CEO of Law Society partner Mitigo provides an overview of the plans
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FeatureQ&As – shortfalls on client account
The second edition of Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers has been updated to incorporate the latest regulatory information and guidance from government, the legal regulators and the Law Society. The authors, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to client accounts.