SRA desk-based reviews and AML inspections
By Georgia Tuckley, junior compliance officer at Legal Futures Associate DG Legal The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has strengthened its approach to anti-money laundering (AML) supervision in recent years. Regulatory engagement has become more proactive, structured and routine, reflecting the… Read More
Concerned that AI is affecting enquiries? Here’s what to do
Law firm website traffic is declining across the board. Here’s what’s driving it, which practice areas face the most pressure, and what you can do about it now.
Service of proceedings by alternative methods
Under CPR part 6, English courts have broad discretion to allow non-traditional service when standard methods fail.
Faster, leaner, smarter: How AI lets small firms compete with BigLaw
Small law firms have a built-in advantage in the AI era, though many do not yet realise it. They can pick a tool, start using it, and save hours each week before a big firm even finishes its risk review.
Parallel family and criminal proceedings: navigating coercive control allegations
Allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour increasingly arise across both family and criminal jurisdictions. While that overlap is well recognised, the implications are increasingly acute.
