Risk & Compliance

Articles

A solution looking for a problem

The SRA's 'Looking to the Future' consultation risks creating unnecessary uncertainty for solicitors in traditional practices, especially in compliance roles, writes Michelle Garlick

How to make compliance work for you

Compliance is often perceived as a cross to bear, but putting procedures in place to manage risk and engaging with employees can lessen the burden, says Victoria Simpson

Lateral hires: The challenges of protecting confidentiality

Following the PAG litigation, firms need to be aware of the problems that recruiting staff at every level can cause, write Andrew Blair and Stephanie Robinson

Effective supervision and ethics in the workplace

Recent disciplinary decisions highlight the need for managers and compliance officers to ensure the supervision of colleagues is adequate, writes Tracey Calvert

Lawyers must do more to signpost watchdog's complaint procedure

Clients are losing their chance to rectify poor service because they don't know where to go, says LeO

'Harry Potter' lawyer Blacker struck off

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) proves seven of eight allegations

Sexual harassment and discrimination still rife at the Bar

Over two-thirds of barristers considered quitting the Bar after experiencing bullying behaviour

Complaints handling in the 'named and shamed' era

Resolving a complaint internally avoids the uncertainty of an LeO reference, exposure to a fixed fee, and reputational damage, advise James Holman and Helen Littlewood