Risk & Compliance

Law firms have been ordered by the regulator to review their anti-money laundering processes and take immediate action if necessary. 

A claimant personal injury lawyer who had an unblemished record in practice for more than two decades agreed to being struck off after admitting dishones

Learning lessons from previous mistakes is an important factor for the disciplinary tribunals when determining sanctions, says Susann

Taking on the role of compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) requires sound knowledge and financial skills as well as firmwide teamwork, says Trace

Training and appropriate policies should create the right foundation for confidentiality and data protection compliance in practice, says Trace

Money laundering, dubious investment schemes, and the perils of losing information or money to cybercrime are highlighted as risks in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Ris

A fifth of law firms are failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) who warned of “strong action against those who continu