Ethics and Compliance

Articles

Are we training legal professionals for tomorrow’s world?

As we start a new year, Lucie Allen, Managing Director of BARBRI International, explores how the legal profession must evolve to meet the demands of 2025 and beyond

AML: how law firms can best protect themselves from SRA money laundering fines

Harriet Holmes explains how law firms can reduce the likelihood of regulatory failures and avoid potentially costly fines

CJEU upholds Country-of-Origin principle for online intermediaries

Nathan Smith and Anita Smith examine the CJEU's affirmation of the "country-of-origin" principle, alleviating regulatory burdens for online intermediaries across the EU

The role of regulators in promoting EDI in the legal profession

John Barwick argues that while diversity initiatives in the legal sector have shown progress, systemic changes are still needed

Navigating new frontiers in law firm risk management

Jessica Clay, Julie Norris and Lucinda Soon review transformations in risk management considerations in law firms

Law Society backs AML Reform for effective financial crime prevention

The AML reforms are crucial for fighting financial crimes, says Simon Luke

Sanctions: the risks of over-compliance

Unilateral sanctions can have harsh consequences on healthcare and human rights, says Angelika Hellweger

A solicitor’s stance on EDI in the workplace

Chris Bishop discusses how he and his firm, Slater Heelis, have embraced EDI for the 250-strong team and the benefits this has had on the business