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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.
Why clients demand value and efficiency and how Nexa delivers both
Today’s clients, whether individuals, businesses, or organisations, expect more from their lawyers: clear communication, transparent pricing, speed, and above all, advice that drives results.
How AI is transforming law firms & legal practice
OneAdvanced look into how AI is enhancing efficiency in legal operations, including limitations, challenges and how to manage risks.
Dye & Durham enhances AML compliance with Credas Integration in its Unity Practice Management
Dye & Durham UK has announced the integration of a new suite of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) tools into its Unity Practice Management platform.
What are the key things law firms need to know about the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) may seem like just another item to add to the never-ending to-do list, but it’s more than just another regulation; it’s a step toward making the digital world inclusive for all.
Leonard Curtis Group celebrates 30 years
The firm, which started life in Bury as the insolvency division of a regional accountancy practice, now employs over 330 people across 30 offices UK and offshore.
The deadline for compulsory identity verification for Companies House is fast approaching
From 18 November 2025, anyone setting up, running, owning, or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity for Companies House – to prove they are who they claim to be.
Corporé champions independence with a new look and mission to help claimant solicitors deliver the best for their clients
For claimant solicitors, every personal injury case is more than just legal work – it’s about helping someone rebuild their life. But finding rehabilitation support that is truly independent, clinically robust and tailored to the person’s aspirations can be challenging.
Why legal AI needs to work the way lawyers do
The conversation around AI in law has shifted from curiosity to expectation. Firms know they need to explore how AI can help, yet too often the tools on offer fail to meet lawyers where they work. That is where adoption falters.
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Motor finance – the FCA is more worried about banks than consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s motor finance redress scheme announced last week amounts to one of the largest ever consumer failures by the regulator.
Mazur: a symptom not a cause?
If Mazur is a symptom, what does it mean for the underlying health of our civil justice system: the ‘finest legal system in the world’?
Cross-generation collaboration: the key to in-house legal tech adoption
In-house legal function leaders will increasingly have to evolve their thinking on how to manage multigenerational teams containing differing levels of technological expertise.
