The Likelihood of Simpler Money Laundering Regulations
It was announced at the end of June that HM Treasury is to review the Money Laundering Regulations t...
First-Tier Complaints Under the Spotlight
The SRA have published proposals for updating the way in which first-tier complaints operate. Solici...
Publishing Regulatory and Disciplinary Decisions – the SRA’s June 2025 Update
SRA’s most recent update to its Guidance on Publishing Regulatory and Disciplinary Decisions (publ...
SRA’s Updated Financial Sanctions Guidance
The SRA has updated its guidance on the UK financial sanctions regime, with the latest version publi...
April 25 Legal Sector Affinity Group Guidance Note Update
A number of changes have been made to the LSAG Guidance Note of which all firms subject to the Money...
AI for Law Firms – an essential tool not an optional extra
The legal profession is poised on the edge of a profound transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI...
Hired Guns, Global Deals, and Ethical Dilemmas: Why Legal Ethics Still Matter
The legal profession in the United Kingdom has historically been grounded in principles of integrity...
Lawyers blamed again for economic crime!
Labour peer Baroness Margaret Hodge urges government to extend corporate criminal liability reforms ...
The SRA’s Evolving Approach to SLAPPs
The SRA has issued a new public statement reaffirming and expanding its position on SLAPPs, particul...
The Future of the SRA: Challenges and Opportunities for the Incoming Chief Executive
With the impending departure of Paul Philip, the Chief Executive of the Solicitors Regulation Author...