Anti-money laundering resources – we can help
LSAG AML guidance - what you need to know
Rick Kent, anti-money laundering policy manager, looks at the key changes introduced by the revised anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector.
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A matter of trust – forging relationships through people management
Paul Bennett considers the importance of establishing strong and trusting relationships through people management
Tax adviser registration: does it apply to your firm?
Kayleigh Smale explains how the UK government’s tax adviser registration could affect your firm
Why law firms should invest in a cyber incident response simulation
Cyber resilience requires firms to have a proven and workable incident response plan that gives them the best chance to survive and recover from a serious cyber breach. This article is aimed at senior leadership teams and those involved in managing risk and compliance rather than IT providers for firms
Complaints in the age of AI: a survival guide
Sophie Cisler outlines how to deal with AI-generated complaints
Getting to the source
Alison Matthews considers the SRA’s findings in its recently published thematic review on source of funds and wealth compliance
Complaints in the age of AI: a survival guide
Sophie Cisler outlines how to deal with AI-generated complaints
Handling complaints
Robert Bond outlines new requirements for handling complaints involving data protection
Dare to defy
Is it ever right to defy authority and refuse to play by the rules? Andy Donovan explores the case for ethical defiance and principled dissent
Playing by the rules
With the regulators reviewing compliance roles and the continuing focus on client money, Luke Dickinson outlines six things COFAs should be doing to stay on top of their obligations
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
Why law firms should invest in a cyber incident response simulation
Cyber resilience requires firms to have a proven and workable incident response plan that gives them the best chance to survive and recover from a serious cyber breach. This article is aimed at senior leadership teams and those involved in managing risk and compliance rather than IT providers for firms
In scope
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
Fit for purpose?
David Pett asks if a principles-based SRA Code of Conduct reflects the increasingly investigatory approach of the regulator
Weight of responsibility
In light of the SRA’s recent thematic review of compliance officers, Liz Bond and Jonathon Bray consider how firms can support their compliance officers to meet regulatory requirements
