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Compliance platforms shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution
Law firms are increasingly turning to technology to automate workflows and make important gains in efficiency and productivity.
Five key regulatory considerations when selling a law firm
Unlike more straight forward corporate transactions, the sale of a legal practice carries with it unique regulatory requirements, and it is crucial that these matters are properly addressed to ensure compliance.
How seasonal marketing can elevate your law firm’s strategy
Autumn is here, signalling the start of a flurry of activity in our calendars that will likely last until the new year.
How shadow AI affects law firm compliance
AI tools are increasingly integral to law firms’ operations. But what happens when lawyers and support staff start using AI outside the firm’s official systems?
Turnover for Express Solicitors nears £90m mark
The personal injury law firm has been buoyed by recent acquisitions
360 Law Group appoints Investment Banking Specialist Anthony Gahan as Chairman
International tech-driven law firm 360 Law Group has appointed investment banking specialist Anthony Gahan as its new chairman.
BigHand launches new mid-law resource management solution to support client retention, growth efforts
The release marks the industry’s first resource management and work allocation tool purpose-built for mid-tier law firms.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders Podcast: How to plan for your firm’s success
With over 35 years’ experience in legal technology and business transformation, Graham discusses the behaviours, mindsets, and tools that set successful firms apart, and explains how to benchmark analytical maturity to build a truly data-driven culture.
The ILFM launches iCOFA – The COFA Institute: Independent support for compliance leaders
The ILFM has today announced the launch of iCOFA – The COFA Institute, a dedicated new resource designed to support COFAs, Deputy COFAs and members of a compliance team directly supporting a COFA across the UK legal sector.
Sanctions for law firms – where to start?
It is crucial for law firms to have a person responsible for compliance with the UK Sanctions Regime. This can be COLP, MLRO, MLCO, etc.
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Change in regulator shouldn’t make AML less of a priority
While SRA fines for AML have been climbing, many in the profession aren’t confident they will get any relief from the FCA, a body used to dealing with a highly regulated industry.
There are 17 million wills waiting to be written
The main reason cited by people who do not have a will was a lack of awareness as to how to arrange one. As a professional community, we seem to be failing to get our message across.
The case for a single legal services regulator: why the current system is failing
From catastrophic firm collapses to endemic compliance failures, the evidence is mounting that the current multi-regulator model is fundamentally broken.
