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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5 New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber attacks
Compliance 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
Using 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
AML: 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
Preventative measures
Kevin Clancy and Patrick Kelly set out the scope of the prevention of fraud offence, and what the latest guidance offers by way of recommendations for reasonable procedures
Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules – the changes
New changes to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Scheme Rules – the most significant since the organisation opened – come into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
Invisible processing of data
Tony Imossi of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) explores the practice of processing personal data without an individual’s knowledge, and outlines the risks it poses to solicitors
Breaking the silence
A government amendment to the Employment Rights Bill aims to ban the use of NDAs where there are allegations of harassment or discrimination in settlement agreements. Juliet Oliver and Iain Miller look at the detai
On thin ice
Failing to properly return client monies is in breach of the SRA Accounts Rules and can lead to regulatory action. Andrew Blatt explains the issues involved in residual balances – and what firms can do to clear them
Brexit and practising rights
Anna Drozd and Betty-Ann Morain look at practice rights in the light of Brexit.
5 New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber attacks
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
Too many hats?
Samantha Bray outlines why law firms may need to rethink compliance roles
What a sham
Paul Bennett examines the threat posed by sham litigation within the legal sector, and outlines what lawyers can do to protect themselves and their firms
