associate news
What inspired me to write Being a Trainee Solicitor?
Tom Proverbs-Garbett’s book, Being a Trainee Solicitor: How to Survive and Thrive will be published in September. Here he explains the genesis of the book and why it is needed.
Knight Richardson opt for an all-in-one tech solution with Hoowla Conveyancing Software
When you’re a firm dedicated solely to conveyancing, the tools you rely on need to do more than just manage cases, they need to actively enhance how you work, communicate, and present your firm to clients.
Embedding due diligence is the only way to close compliance gaps
According to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), solicitors are still “high risk” for money laundering.
The bottom line: Focusing on financials in your Professional Indemnity Insurance proposal
When it comes to completing your Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) proposal form, financial details are paramount.
What is the ECCTA 2023? Summarising the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) represents a seismic shift in the way companies are formed in the UK.
Internet Erasure Ltd milestone: Over 70,000 newspaper articles removed from Google to protect reputations
In today’s digital world, a Google search is often the first step someone takes before offering a job, approving a tenancy, providing finance, or even starting a personal relationship
New legal resourcing report reveals costly associate attrition and industry withdrawal rates
Data shows the number of associates leaving the legal profession has nearly doubled, exacerbating persistent talent attrition, client demand, and profitability concerns.
Business law firm O’Connors adds competition law specialist to its regulatory team
Liverpool-based business law firm, O’Connors, has appointed competition law specialist, Laurence Pritchard, as a Consultant Solicitor in its legal team to broaden its regulatory support for clients.
How to start your own law firm
Starting a law firm in England and Wales requires careful planning, SRA authorisation, and compliance with regulatory and insurance obligations.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What UK businesses must do to stay compliant
The UK government is tightening its stance on digital threats with the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major legislative reform aimed at enhancing the UK’s cyber resilience across the public and private sectors.
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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.
