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.
Webinar series: Anti-money laundering guidance (January–March 2021)
With the launch of the revised anti-money laundering (AML) guidance, the Law Society is hosting a series of free webinars to cover guidance and best practice.
Recent features
Loss of control–data privacy claims
Robert Bond considers some recent decisions in data breach claims citing the loss of control of personal information.
PI insurance—the introduction of personal guarantees
Todd Davison, Managing Director of Purbeck Insurance, explains why personal guarantees are becoming a feature of the professional indemnity insurance market and what the partners and leaders of small and medium sized law firms and LLPs can do to mitigate the risk.
SRA business plan—what to expect in 2022
Marzena Lipman, Regulatory Policy Adviser, summarises the SRA business plan for next year and outlines the Law Society response.
Sky high – the rise and rise of PII premiums
Law firms face rocketing professional indemnity insurance (PII) costs with an average rise of 30% over the last two renewal seasons with little evidence of any easing soon. Wesleyan Bank’s John Clarke considers the main trends behind these unprecedented rises.
AML – taking a risk-based approach
Katarina Pranjic considers how a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering works for fee-earners.
FAQs - compliance issues
Our Practice Advice team has put together some of their most frequently asked questions (and answers) on current compliance issues.
Loss of control–data privacy claims
Robert Bond considers some recent decisions in data breach claims citing the loss of control of personal information.
Dubious investment schemes: too good to be true?
Rina Amin, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, shares tips on how to spot a dubious investment scheme.
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.
The roar of ‘silent cyber’
The ironically entitled ‘silent cyber’ is making a lot of noise in the legal sector of late. Vanessa Cathie, Vice President of Global Cyber & Technology at Lockton Companies, explains what it is and if firms should be worried about it.
SRA Transparency Rules – getting it right
Deborah Witkiss examines how technology can assist frims to meet their price transparency requirements.
PI insurance—the introduction of personal guarantees
Todd Davison, Managing Director of Purbeck Insurance, explains why personal guarantees are becoming a feature of the professional indemnity insurance market and what the partners and leaders of small and medium sized law firms and LLPs can do to mitigate the risk.
SRA business plan—what to expect in 2022
Marzena Lipman, Regulatory Policy Adviser, summarises the SRA business plan for next year and outlines the Law Society response.
