Ethics and Compliance

Articles

12 Apr 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.

1 Apr 2021

Dealing with NDAs: Far from settled

Advising on NDAs raises a number of ethical considerations, as Emma Walker explains

31 Mar 2021

Money laundering: SRA refers £200m of suspected criminal proceeds to NCA

The SRA made 26 SARs to the NCA between January and October 2020 and cryptocurrency could become an issue

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