Risk & Compliance

Articles

20 Dec 2024

The new offence of failure to prevent fraud: how businesses must prepare

Rachael Gregory explains how new fraud prevention laws will hold corporations strictly accountable for employee misconduct,

26 Aug 2024

Emotions, contracts, and culture: six truths for smoother cross-border business relationships

Navigating the complexities of cross-border business relationships requires understanding the cultural nuances that influence emotions, contracts, and dispute resolution strategies, says Ulrich Kopetzki

13 May 2024

Reframing justice: the SFO's new strategic vision 2024-2029

The SFO's five-year strategy under Nick Ephgrave's leadership prioritises technological integration and global collaboration to combat serious crime

10 May 2024

Changes in SRA enforcement: what the increase in fining powers means for solicitors under misconduct investigation

Andrew Katzen assesses the changing attitude and impact of the higher fining powers available to the Solicitors Regulation Authority in regard to misconduct investigations

3 May 2024

Digital hygiene begins at home

Julian Hayes reviews the latest cyber security survey, emphasising ongoing phishing threats and the need for robust defenses and digital hygiene

15 Jan 2024

Navigating new frontiers in law firm risk management

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

14 Jan 2024

The next wave: will the US crypto litigation trend reach the UK?

Despite differing regulatory landscapes, the UK may see increased efforts to recover crypto investment losses, says Nicola McKinney

5 Dec 2023

Illegal working fines set to triple: protecting employers

Stricter penalties for illegal hiring stress the need for greater compliance, says Ross Kennedy