Risk & Compliance

Articles

14 Aug 2013

Solicitor who ignored LeO fined for contempt

Lawyer paid compensation and apologised but refused to hand over files

12 Aug 2013

The SRA does not need motives for dishonesty, High Court says

Solicitor struck off after breaching undertaking not to register property

8 Aug 2013

High Court refers contempt solicitor to SRA

Sir John Thomas and Cranston J call on regulator to investigate firm

5 Aug 2013

Claims against solicitors top workload of Chancery Division masters

Contentious probate dominates time spent by judges on individuals

5 Aug 2013

Complaints | A commercial approach to conflicts

Eleanor Kilner advises on taking a commercial approach to complaints in relation to conflicts of ?interest

31 Jul 2013

JK Rowling wins breach of confidence damages

Russells agrees to pay 'substantial donation' to the Soldier's Charity

18 Jul 2013

SRA approves new fines regime

Increasing £2,000 fine for non-ABS firms 'will take time'

4 Jul 2013

Complaints | Clear the communication channels

If a client isn't made aware that letters of wishes aren't legally binding, it could present an opportunity to address your channels of communication says Eleanor Kilner