All Risk and Compliance articles
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FeatureWhat 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
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FeatureIn agreement?
Jonathon Bray looks at the rise of regulatory settlement agreements and how they’re used – together with some of the concerns the profession has about them
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FeatureFraud matters
Pearl Moses outlines what the new requirement to prevent fraud means for solicitors and compliance professionals
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FeatureA moving target
Current global volatility means it’s more important than ever to understand how your firm is exposed to sanctions and how you can mitigate risk, writes Hugo Lodge
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FeatureIn-house in order
In light of the scrutiny lawyers are under in the wake of the Post Office scandal, Andy Donovan considers some safeguards that lawyers can put in place to meet their professional obligations
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FeatureExecutive regulation
Matthew Edwards considers proposals for the Solicitors Regulation Authority to take over the regulation of legal executives
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FeatureAre you serious?
Following the recent ruling in the Dentons case, Nigel West asks if the SRA will start to prosecute firms as well as individuals
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FeatureSpring renewal – key findings
Arjun Rohilla and Dan Blundell of Paragon provide an overview of what to expect when renewing professional indemnity insurance this year
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FeatureThe regulatory pitfalls in post-completion
Priscilla Sinder outlines how post-completion processes in property transactions can help compliance officers meet their regulatory obligations and avoid costly mistakes
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FeatureQ&As – shortfalls on client account
The second edition of Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers has been updated to incorporate the latest regulatory information and guidance from government, the legal regulators and the Law Society. The authors, Rebecca Atkinson and Tracey Calvert, answer a common question relating to client accounts.
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EventSanctions and source of funds - the essentials (15 May 2025, Online)
Book your place now Complimentary for Leadership and Management & Risk and Compliance Section Members.
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FeatureOn the money
Sarah Charlton comments on what the current SRA consultation on consumer protection may mean for solicitors handling client money
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss the importance of owning up to mistakes
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FeatureProcedural matters
Many firms are still struggling to have the correct anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures in place. Alison Matthews summarises the key requirements
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FeatureData provision
Leo Davidson outlines what’s in the new Data (Use and Access) Bill and which aspects are likely to come under particular scrutiny by MPs
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FeatureProceed with caution
Nigel West considers the implications of the Uyghur case for the UK’s framework for investigating money laundering and recovering the proceeds of crime
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FeatureRaising the bar
Julie Norris outlines the authorisation of barristers employed in law firms and considers some of the compliance pitfalls that can arise
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FeatureOn the radar – 10 things
Andrea Cohen previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out 10 things that should be on your risk radar in the coming year