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The SRA – an unprecedented crisis of confidence
Be in no doubt that yesterday marked the deepest crisis that the Solicitors Regulation Authority has ever faced. It needs to show humility and accountability.
Ten questions to ask a potential financial planning partner
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s codes of conduct are clear how crucial proper due diligence is when assessing third-party partners.
Seasonal law firm marketing: is it worth it?
Marketing is essential for any law firm looking to attract clients and build its brand. One such strategy that has gained traction in recent years is seasonal marketing.
The state of the UK conveyancing market in 2024
Last year saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market, with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates. But what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead?
The severe lack of housing lawyers risks undermining renters’ reforms
A new bill introduced into Parliament last month will “rebalance the relationship between tenant and landlord” and give greater security for 11 million renters.
Unbundled legal services: opportunities, risks and disclaimers
Unbundled legal services, often referred to as ‘limited scope’ or ‘discrete task’ representation’, have gained traction in recent years as a response to the rising demand for affordable legal assistance.
Taking a compliance-driven approach to enhance PII renewal
Adopting a compliance-driven approach can significantly streamline and improve the professional indemnity insurance renewal process, as firms now begin to look forward to 2025.
Compliance in the age of technology
Does keeping up with best practice for your law firm in compliance, finance and risk management keep you awake at night? If so, you are not alone.
Continuing competence still in the SRA’s headlights
The SRA’s second annual assessment of continuing competence leaves lawyers and COLPs in little doubt that the regulatory spotlight is still firmly on whether skills and knowledge are being maintained.
How the Oldham community helped my law firm against rioters
On the evening of 7 August, we anxiously watched CCTV footage from outside the building, waiting for the mob. Our blood ran cold when we saw a group of around 150 people approaching.
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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.
