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Limited Participation: Just 31 law firms register as UK-Regulated Agents for Overseas Entity Verification

This represents less than 0.5% of the total law firms in the region, as accountancy firms dominate the landscape with over 50% of professional verifiers

UK regulated firms urged to prioritise sanctions checks amidst escalating measures

Martin Cheek, Managing Director of SmartSearch, highlights the urgency for UK regulated firms to conduct sanctions checks following the imposition of 50 new sanctions on Russian individuals and businesses

Harper Collins apologises and compensates Emmy Tayler in libel case

Emmy Tayler, represented by Mark Manley of Manleys Solicitors, secures vindication and damages in defamation case against Harper Collins

Changing tides: Dramatic drop in divorces reflects shifting marriage attitudes

Introduction of 'No Fault Divorce' sees a 30% decrease in divorces in 2022, signalling changing marital perspectives

Clarke Willmott facilitates smooth MBO for Total Merchandise

National law firm plays pivotal role in Management Buy Out, ensuring seamless transition for award-winning promotional business

Financial crime attempts surge among regulated firms

Survey data reveals a concerning 42% rise in financial crime attempts, with over a quarter of regulated firms falling victim. Legal professionals, solicitors, and conveyancers report a significant increase, while estate agents and property professionals experience a substantial jump

Barrister Lewis Robert Tresman disbarred

Barrister Lewis Robert Tresman has been ordered to be disbarred by an independent disciplinary tribunal after findings of serious professional misconduct

Safeguarding sensitive data: A call for cybersecurity resilience in the legal sector

Ed Boal, Head of Legal at Shieldpay, discusses the rising threat of cyber breaches in UK law firms