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Civil enforcement – progress at last with CJC report
‘When do I get my money?’ is a question that litigators acting for successful parties are used to fielding. The value of judgments is of course in the recovery made.
Paralegals: Progression and recognition are key to retaining talent
Many lawyers could not do their jobs without the support of paralegals and for law firms to remain competitive, paralegals need to be central to their business.
PII excess: a growing risk for consultant solicitors
As more solicitors choose to work as consultants, a concerning contractual trend has emerged – the passing of professional indemnity insurance excess liabilities onto consultants.
The changing role of professional support lawyers in the age of AI
My role as a PSL has evolved significantly over the last 20 years and continues to develop alongside the astounding technological progress we have seen this decade.
Divorce clients deserve and need a more holistic approach
It would be no surprise that SIFA Professional advocates a more joined-up approach to areas of legal advice where there is a financial overlap or financial implications.
Law firm, know thyself: the power of purpose and authenticity
In recent months, there seem to have been as many news stories about the salary wars between City firms as there have been about burnout and mental health concerns across the profession.
Credit hire: The truth behind the headlines
Recent headlines about how the credit hire industry works speak volumes about how little is truly understood about this important element of the post-vehicle collision landscape.
Choosing a reporting accountant
It would be beneficial for numerous reasons if the SRA considered providing certain reporting accountants with an accreditation or quality mark.
Blinded by the light: Can law firms survive the PE gold rush?
In a legal market where tradition collides with transformation, law firms of every size and stripe are being approached almost daily by private equity houses.
The COFA role: Balancing responsibility, risk and reality
The world of legal compliance is a pressured one, with few positions carrying the weight of personal responsibility quite like that of the COFA.
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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.
