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Sanction Obligations and the AML Regime

Although international sanctions lists do not form part of the AML regime as such, nevertheless it is important that Money Laundering Reporting and Compliance Officers understand h

SRA Waivers: Innovation or Jumping the Gun?

Much has been written recently about the SRA granting waivers to firms ahead of changes to the rules. Hands have been thrown up in horror at the fact that the SRA appears to have s

Court of Appeal ruling reasserts fundamental principle of client-lawyer confidentiality

The Law Society has reported that a landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal has helped to ensure that clients, seeking legal advice when they fear prosecution, will have their con

SRA says solicitors should check frozen asset list

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is urging solicitors to check the HM Treasury frozen assets review to make sure they are not holding monies belonging to a client that is

SRA urges caution over new legal business partners

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is urging solicitors to make sure that the credentials of people approaching their firm to offer business expansion are genuine.