Covid-19 resources – we can help
Reviewing files remotely—a checklist
Jacqui Johnson, a Law Society Lexcel Consultant and Assessor, looks at efficient ways to undertake file audits out of the office. She has been in private practice for over 15 years as a practice manager.
Working remotely and your Lexcel commitments
Paul McCluskey looks at meeting your Lexcel obligations when we are all still social distancing.
Recent features
Unexplained Wealth Orders - where are we now?
UWOs were introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017 requiring individuals to reveal the source of unexplained wealth in the UK. Rebecca Atkinson looks at some recent cases where the orders have been used with a mixed degree of success
Price and service transparency - revisited
In May 2020 the SRA commissioned an evaluation of their Transparency Rules. Janet Noble looks at how the findings can benefit firms.
Data protection - 8 things to do before the transition period ends
With the UK leaving the EU and the end of the transition period looming, Anna Drozd and Emilio Miranda-Graham from our policy teams outline how to get ready for data protection changes in 2021.
Complaints - the business case for clarity
Good complaints handling is about communication and clarity. Fiona du Feu, Director of My Compliance Colleague, takes a look at how firms can improve.
The 5th AML Directive - are you compliant?
The 5th Anti-money Laundering Directive came into force in January, but it seems as though many organisations - law firms included - are lagging behind in their compliance. Dalbir Sahota of Accuity explains what changes and requirements the directive introduces, and what you need to do now to keep in ...
FAQs - ways of working
Our Practice Advice team has put together some of their most frequently asked questions (and answers) on current compliance issues.
Data protection and Brexit: What’s next?
Tim Hill looks at what happens with data protection should there be a no-deal Brexit.
Technology and regulatory compliance
Kerry Beynon, Partner at RDP Law, looks at the role of technology in relation to regulatory compliance in a fast-changing world.
PI insurance – market update
Brian Boehmer looks at the current state of the PII market and how you can prepare for renewal.
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
Ensuring compliance during lockdown
Rebecca Atkinson asks how we can remain compliant during this period of lockdown.
Solicitors charges – the Ombudsman’s view
The Legal Ombudsman explains its updated costs guidance.
Reforming legal services—the final Mayson Report
Marzena Lipman, regulatory policy advisor at the Law Society, provides an update on the final Mayson Report on Reforming Legal Services.
The Mayson Report – an update
Marzena Lipman summarises Stephen Mayson’s report on the regulation of legal services.
