Regulators

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7 Aug 2023

LSB to review regulators' enforcement toolkit

The Legal Service Board will look at how regulators can better tackle serious and wilful misconduct in the legal services industry - including through the introduction of higher fines.

27 Jul 2023

Chalk demands SRA sanctions lawyers who cheat immigration system

Following a report by the Daily Mail, the Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk has written to the chair of the Solicitor's Regulation Authority (SRA) to call for punitive measures against solicitors who mislead the immigration system.

20 Jul 2023

SFO unveils annual report

The UK's Serious Fraud Office reveals that corporate fines and recoveries total more than four times its £78.6m annual budget.

22 Jun 2023

Legal responsibilities of gambling companies

Niall Hearty explores gaming company Entain's legal challenges amid allegations of bribery and corruption.

24 May 2023

Trade marks: the Wagatha Christie saga

Lakmal Walawage addresses intellectual property debates in light of the Wagatha Christie case

18 May 2023

Is China’s increased investment elevating Latin America’s risk profile?

As Chinese investment pours into Latin America, Drew Costello, Jordan Basich and Brian Ross assess potential cases of corruption across the continent

30 Mar 2023

Hong Kong’s approach to cross-border insolvency

Anthony Chow examines Hong Kong's laws over recognising and assisting foreign insolvency procedures

12 Jan 2023

LSB: regulators must increase transparency and robust decision-making

Annual assessment of legal services regulators finds 'room for improvement'