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SRA tightens its grip: AML enforcement intensifies further in 2026
As the UK legal sector navigates an increasingly scrutinised regulatory landscape, 2026 marks a decisive escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s anti-money laundering enforcement agenda.
Webinar to explore how SME law firms can turn data into strategic advantage
Osprey Approach will host a webinar later this month, bringing together industry experts to explore how law firms can make better use of their data to improve performance, insight, and decision-making.
Navigating the minefield of legal technology investment
The adoption of new technologies has transformed legal practice, and this trend is only accelerating with the uptake of Generative AI tools.
What experienced serious injury lawyers are really looking for from a modern practice
Richard Harwood, Director of Serious Injury at Minster Law, reflects on what enables lawyers to do their best work and why the structure around serious injury practice matters more than ever.
Independent file audits in law firms: What they are and why they matter
File reviews form a key part of a firm’s overall compliance framework and are particularly relevant to demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Source of funds isn’t just about paperwork
In April, the SRA issued its first fixed penalties for AML information failures, fining three firms £750 each for failing to hand over AML and sanctions data.
Weightmans collaborates with global insurance analytics leader, Verisk, to launch new anti-fraud intelligence platform ‘Fraud Rely’
Law firm Weightmans has strengthened its fraud capability by becoming the first UK legal entity to collaborate with global insurance data analytics and technology leader Verisk, launching ‘Fraud Rely’ – a next generation anti-fraud intelligence platform.
Miller’s annual CLC risk & compliance conference: regulatory developments, claims, and training insights
Despite the inclement weather, Miller’s annual CLC Risk & Compliance Conference, held on 21 January 2026, attracted an impressive turnout. Attendees benefited from a comprehensive agenda that underscored the significance of current regulatory changes and industry trends.
Landmark Information Group appointed to provide geospatial data processing services to Ordnance Survey
Landmark Information Group announced that it has been appointed as one of three suppliers to deliver geospatial data processing services under Ordnance Survey’s (OS) new Geospatial Content Enhancement Framework (GCE)
Podcast explores how to empower the next generation of law firm leaders
Episode 31 features Nusrat Siddique, who shares insights into the realities facing junior lawyers and how firms can build environments where future leaders can thrive.
Blog
How does the legal profession become neuroinclusive?
My learning journey as mum to an autistic son with profound additional needs completely changed the way in which I work as a child protection lawyer.
The real cure for inequality at law firms? Listening
How can men, as one male panellist put it, “get out of the way of people coming up through the ranks?”
Most of these conversations only happen after the men leave the room.
Andy Burnham and the Hillsborough Law: should solicitors be worried?
Now that Andy Burnham has become prime minister, the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, otherwise known as the Hillsborough Law, will receive a real boost of political capital.
