Ethics and Compliance

Articles

6 Jan 2021

Solicitor struck off for dishonesty

A sole practitioner has been struck off for dishonesty after using client money to pay off his firm's debts

23 Dec 2020

Beckwith: SRA's credibility questioned following chair's statement

Solicitors have accused the SRA of arrogance and questioned its credibility following its response to the Beckwith appeal. 

16 Dec 2020

AML: standing together

Gideon Habel welcomes the regulator's increased focus on an insidious area of criminal activity 

5 Nov 2020

What's wellbeing got to do with ethics?

Wellbeing is the foundation for effective legal practice, as Emma Walker explains

7 Oct 2020

The gaping chasm

Some individuals needing legal advice may have to choose between legal protection or poverty, says Pippa Allsop

30 Sept 2020

Solicitor struck off after breakdown in mental health

Patrick O'Connor sent approximately 471 offensive messages to firm he had instructed

15 Sept 2020

What makes a bully?

Bob Murray explores the conditions in which bullying thrives and how to counter them 

15 Sept 2020

The art of delivery

Gideon Habel considers the challenges of tailoring and delivering difficult advice