Regulators

Articles

17 Jun 2016

Twitter cries foul

Dropping the ball can hit solicitors where it really hurts: their wallets, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

13 Jun 2016

Ignore red flags at your peril

Following recent case law developments and regulatory guidance, Michelle Garlick and Stella Duncan explain why money laundering ought to be a key risk area for law firms

13 Jun 2016

Attempting to escape disclosure is a risky business

Jonathan Silverman provides a timely reminder to solicitors of their overriding obligation not to mislead the court

13 Jun 2016

The Bar must reassess the £127,000 dream

The profession might pay a heavy price if it fails to meet the financial needs of aspiring barristers, writes Matthew Rogers

8 Jun 2016

Professional bodies best placed to tackle money laundering, says Law Society

SRA claims for independence from Chancery Lane rebutted in ongoing regulatory battle

7 Jun 2016

Credit arrangements with clients: Here be dragons

Firms seeking to be creative about funding options for individual clients, including time to pay, may face a significant regulatory risk, warn Francesca Kaye and Elliot Elsey

2 Jun 2016

Lawyers call for ban on PI cold calling

APIL campaign for total ban on nuisance calls and texts that hound the public

2 Jun 2016

SRA delays SQE plans following 100 negative responses

Universities oppose controversial plans while law firms have mixed opinion