Risk & Compliance

Articles

15 Jul 2014

Prove yourself: how to show continuing competence

As the first major step to emerge from the LETR comes in, firms may have to review their recruitment process to help demonstrate the calibre of employees, says Susanna Heley

19 Jun 2014

On the record: The claims that could increase your PI premiums

Michelle Garlick and Jennifer Haren discuss the types of claims that could increase your firm's PI premiums and how to avoid them

19 Jun 2014

Honest rogues: The 'mainly honest' lawyers who put your firm at risk

Francis Dingwall, Frank Maher and Sue Mawdsley discuss how to identify 'mainly honest' lawyers who push the boundaries of acceptable risk

19 Jun 2014

Demystifying compliance: Tips to identify and tackle material breaches

Nick Fluck considers how law firms in the UK should define, record and report 'material' breaches to the Solicitors Regulation Authority

19 Jun 2014

Tone at the top: How partners should manage risks in law firms

Partners are failing to take responsibility for risk management in law firms, a Managing Partner survey has found. Manju Manglani reports.

19 Jun 2014

Members as workers: Protect your law firm after Clyde & Co v Bates van Winklehof

Clare Murray examines the impact of the landmark UK Supreme Court decision in Clyde & Co LLP and another v Bates van Winklehof on law firms

18 Jun 2014

Are you prepared if disaster strikes?

Moneypenny case study - Turner Parkinson LLP, Manchester, UK

17 Jun 2014

Avoiding claims: The managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims

What is the managing partner's role in avoiding professional liability claims? Thomas Berman considers the interplay between your firm's size and your perceived mandate