Fri Jun 17 2022
Wellbeing expectations and ethical consequences
Tracey Calvert considers changes to the SRA’s Standards and Regulations related to the inappropriate treatment of others and fitness to practice
Tracey Calvert
Director
Oakalls Consultancy Ltd
Wed Dec 08 2021
What makes the compliance team effective?
Tracey Calvert reflects on what is needed for harmony between a compliance team and the wider firm.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Compliance in practice – the ten-year milestone
Ten years after the SRA’s Handbook was published, Tracey Calvert argues that constant vigilance is needed to uphold compliance.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Undertakings: Your bond is your word
Tracey Calvert assesses the distinctions and implications of a solicitors’ undertaking.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Compliance: honesty is always the best policy
Firms must educate all employees on honesty to avoid run ins with the regulators, says Tracey Calvert
Thu Jun 03 2021
Lessons for novices – and leaders
Tracey Calvert likens the initial strangeness of sailing to the experience of newcomers to law firms
Fri Apr 30 2021
When no publicity is better than bad publicity
Tracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising
Mon Apr 12 2021
Equality matters
Since many of us are working from home at the moment, can law firms take their foot off the gas when it comes to equality and diversity? The answer is a firm ‘no’ as Tracey Calvert explains.