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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 11 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
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FeatureGetting to the source
Alison Matthews considers the SRA’s findings in its recently published thematic review on source of funds and wealth compliance
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FeatureOn the horizon
Rebecca Atkinson previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out the headline issues that should be on your risk radar in the coming year
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FeatureSuspicious minds
As well as money laundering, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 guards against other forms of criminal conduct, and the penalties for breaches can be severe. Kayleigh Smale explains
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OpinionA question of oversight
Following the announcement that the supervision of anti-money laundering will move to the Financial Conduct Authority, Frank Maher asks if we should have concerns
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FeatureFive New Year resolutions to reduce cyber threats
Mitigo outlines five New Year’s resolutions your firm can make to mitigate the threat of cyber-attacks
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FeatureUsing section 43 orders in cases of sexual misconduct
The SRA has recently obtained section 43 orders against partners in international firms who are legally qualified in other jurisdictions. Nigel West looks at the detail
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FeatureAML: A tale of two regulators
Colette Best considers the announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority will take over responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities
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FeatureFAQ: Should we have a deputy COLP?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question from compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs)
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VideosWebinar: Supervision in an AI driven world
While AI tools can automate tasks like legal research, document drafting, contract analysis, and e-discovery, they still require careful supervision. To ensure accuracy and ethical compliance, human oversight is still essential, watch the recording to provide clarity on what constitutes acceptable use of AI in legal practice.
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EventFinancial Benchmarking Survey 2026 results: Hybrid seminar (London, Weds 15 April 2026)
Register now to secure your free place at this launch event Registration for this event will close at 10am on Tuesday 14 April 2026
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OpinionA matter of record
It seems as though the regulators are handing out fines to firms on an almost daily basis. Paul Bennett considers the specific challenges this poses for larger firms
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FeatureBreaking the silence
A government amendment to the Employment Rights Bill aims to ban the use of NDAs where there are allegations of harassment or discrimination in settlement agreements. Juliet Oliver and Iain Miller look at the detai