VinciWorks: UK legal outlook for 2026: What law firms need to prepare for

2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for law firm regulation. AML supervision for solicitors is moving towards eventual regulation by the FCA, meanwhile the SRA is tightening expectations following its latest AML report, and the Mazur judgment has thrown long standing litigation practices under the spotlight.

At the same time, pooled client accounts and client money protections are under review, with new due diligence expectations emerging from changes to the Money Laundering Regulations.

In this webinar, we will take you through the key regulatory and risk trends that will define the year ahead for UK law firms. From the transition from SRA to FCA as Single Professional Services Supervisor, to the fallout from Mazur, pooled client account reforms, sanctions risk, and AI hallucination risks, we will focus on what partners, COLPs, COFAs and MLROs need to have on their agenda for 2026 and beyond.

Join VinciWorks and Compliance Office experts for this live one hour webinar where we will answer your questions on the regulatory outlook for UK law firms in 2026.

What this webinar will cover

– The shift from SRA to FCA as AML supervisor and what the Single Professional Services Supervisor means in practice for law firms

– Lessons for firms from the SRA’s latest AML report, including common findings on FWRA, source of funds and training

– The Mazur judgment and who can lawfully conduct litigation, including implications for paralegals, legal executives and the use of AI in casework

– Proposed changes on pooled client accounts and client money, including new due diligence expectations under the draft 2025 MLR amendments

– Sanctions, fraud and professional discipline trends affecting law firms, including recent cases and SFO / OFSI expectations