All Risk and Compliance articles
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FeatureCause for complaint
Complaints against solicitors are apparently on the rise. Paul Wightman examines if and why this is the case and outlines how good practice can help
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FeatureDare to defy
Is it ever right to defy authority and refuse to play by the rules? Andy Donovan explores the case for ethical defiance and principled dissent
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FeatureEthical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners
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FeatureIntelligent life?
As developments in artificial intelligence gather pace, Jessica Clay and Sam Binymin outline the most important changes and examine what they mean for law firms and lawyers navigating the risk and compliance landscape
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FeaturePortion of interest
Eloise Butterworth considers controversial government plans to divert interest from law firms’ client accounts to the Ministry of Justice budget
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FeaturePlaying by the rules
With the regulators reviewing compliance roles and the continuing focus on client money, Luke Dickinson outlines six things COFAs should be doing to stay on top of their obligations
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FeatureRole reversal?
Juliet Oliver outlines the regulator’s proposals to change the role of compliance officers to strengthen accountability in law firms
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FeatureWord of warning
Paul Bennett considers the issues the SRA’s new warning notice raises in relation to how firms operate in high-volume consumer claims
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EventFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2026 results: Hybrid seminar (London, Weds 15 April 2026)
The Law Society’s Financial Benchmarking Survey is widely regarded as one of the leading annual health check reports for smaller and mid-sized law firms.
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FeatureMazur – what the Court of Appeal decision means for supervision
Paul Bennett looks at the implications for supervision following the recent Mazur appeal
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FeatureFAQ: Do I need to treat a client as a politically exposed person?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeatureMy compliance career – nine things I've learnt
Eloise Butterworth is head of risk and compliance at HiveRisk. She shares her journey to a career in risk and compliance
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EventSRA Accounts Rules: key requirements for managing client money – Online – Tues 2 June 2026
Book your FREE place now Free for Property, Leadership and Management & Risk and Compliance Section Members.
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VideosWebinar: AML risk assessments: Ten things you should do
Law firms must carry out risk assessments as part of their anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. Join us to discover ten practical steps for carrying out effective AML risk assessments that will help you remain compliant.
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EventLaw Society Economic Crime Conference 2026 (Thu 17 Sept 2026, Hybrid)
Book your place now, Early Bird discount rates available for a limited period
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes – 10 considerations for your firm
Pearl Moses, director of compliance at Setfords, provides some top tips on how to deal with mistakes
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EventStaying compliant: Regulatory updates for property solicitors (Weds 29 April 2026, Online)
Book your place now Free for Property & Risk and Compliance Section Members.
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FeatureFAQ: Do we have to keep a record of complaints?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeatureNine risk and compliance stories you may have missed
SRA prosecution failures, a grab for interest on client accounts and a renewed focus on compliance roles – catch up on this month’s top news for risk and compliance professionals
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FeatureRisky business
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority backed away from sweeping changes to client accounts, it is still considering alternatives to protecting client money. Sean Hankin and Liz Bond explain