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Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys: A Turning Point for Litigation Teams?September 25, 2025The High Court’s judgment in Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has been described as a “bombshell” for the profession stating that an unqualified employee cannot conduct litigation simply because they are under the supervision of a solicitor. In this article, Infolegal looks in more detail at what are likely to be the practical repercussions of this decision and at how firms can address their practices so as not to be in breach.Read More
Why Every Law Firm Now Needs a Data Protection Complaints PolicySeptember 22, 2025Among the provisions introduced by the Data Use and Access Act 2025 is a requirement placed upon all organisations, including solicitors’ firms, to establish a clear and effective complaints-handling process in respect of data protection concerns. This article looks at that requirement and at what it means in practice for solicitors.Read More
SRA Updates its Sectoral AML Risk AssessmentAugust 26, 2025The SRA issued a revised and updated AML risk assessment for the Legal Sector on the 31st July. For those who doubt the relevance of this to their firm it should be remembered that the requirement for firms to conduct and keep under review an AML risk assessment on their firm must take on board […]Read More
Impact of the Data Use and Access Act 2025 on Legal PracticesAugust 20, 2025The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) represents the most significant reform of the UK’s data protection legislation since the implementation of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This article looks at some of the impacts upon law firms/Read More
The Likelihood of Simpler Money Laundering RegulationsJuly 22, 2025It was announced at the end of June that HM Treasury is to review the Money Laundering Regulations that apply to the great majority of firms later this year. We are promised “clearer and more proportionate” regulations in an attempt to boost the professional services sector. Here we look at the review and at some of the ongoing issues.Read More
First-Tier Complaints Under the SpotlightJune 16, 2025The SRA have published proposals for updating the way in which first-tier complaints operate. Solicitors across England and Wales could soon see changes to how, when, and where they must provide complaints information to clients. But is this a long-overdue step towards transparency and consistency—or simply a solution that lacks a problem?Read More
Publishing Regulatory and Disciplinary Decisions – the SRA’s June 2025 UpdateJune 12, 2025SRA’s most recent update to its Guidance on Publishing Regulatory and Disciplinary Decisions (published 2 June 2025) introduces further clarity, greater structure, and a reshaped approach to how long decisions stay in the public eye. This article looks at those changes.Read More
SRA’s Updated Financial Sanctions GuidanceMay 8, 2025The SRA has updated its guidance on the UK financial sanctions regime, with the latest version published on 1 May 2025. The revised guidance aims to provide clarity for solicitors and firms on their obligations under the regime, especially in light of evolving expectations and the strict liability nature of financial sanctions breaches. Here we look at the changes that have been made.Read More
April 25 Legal Sector Affinity Group Guidance Note UpdateMay 5, 2025A number of changes have been made to the LSAG Guidance Note of which all firms subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 will need to be aware. Summarised in Schedule 23 are several key changes that law firms need to understand and, more importantly, put into practice. This article looks briefly at those changes.Read More
AI for Law Firms – an essential tool not an optional extraApril 21, 2025The legal profession is poised on the edge of a profound transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculative concept but an active, evolving force reshaping how legal services are delivered in the UK and across the world. This article looks at some of the issues that surround its adoption and at why it cannot be ignored.Read More