Regulators

Articles

22 Dec 2016

The complexities of being a good lawyer

With changes to CPD, compliance specialists have a golden opportunity to develop the skill sets those around them need, explains Tracey Calvert

19 Dec 2016

Is government bad for your law firm's health?

Regulators and the insurance lobby have had a far stronger impact on swaying government than any representative body for solicitors, writes Viv Williams

19 Dec 2016

Radical leadership for uncertain times

The Law Society's president, Robert Bourns, talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about the highs and lows of 2016 and what the year ahead holds in store for the solicitor profession

19 Dec 2016

The 12 days of legal regulation

Michelle Garlick offers a Christmas-themed review of the events of the year – and what to look forward to in 2017

16 Dec 2016

Liberty, compliance, and discipline in 2017

Jean-Yves Gilg predicts a busy year ahead for private client practitioners and for law firms generally as they adapt to the new competence regime

15 Dec 2016

CMA: Lawyers must be more transparent on quality and costs

Law Society 'astonished' by watchdog's report as SRA renews call for independent regulation

8 Dec 2016

Regulator 'pushing open door' over civil standard of proof

SRA confident about statutory change to tribunal evidence rules

6 Dec 2016

The world to come?

Understanding the differences between clients and customers is important and should underpin all that you do, explains Steve Billot