The legal profession relies on trust—trust between lawyers and clients, trust in regulatory oversight, and trust in the ethical obligations that underpin our system of justice. The recent charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) against five individuals connected to the now-defunct law firm Axiom Ince…

Over the last few months, there have been several significant developments in the field of digital identity verification, primarily driven by the government’s new Data (Use and Access) Bill. Commonly referred to as the Smart Data Bill, this legislation is central to the government’s plan to modernise the economy, covering aspects…

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a thematic review on AML training requirements for law firms. This has resulted in a highly practical and useful checklist for firms to use and implement, highlighting the critical role of staff training in preventing money laundering and protecting firms from regulatory and…

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) issued new guidance on sham litigation in January. Sham litigation is an often-overlooked risk that could expose law firms to money laundering, fraud, and reputational damage. Law firm leaders must stay vigilant, recognise red flags, and implement safeguards to prevent criminal exploitation of legal processes…

Until the end of December 2024, Labour created a quango weekly, ordering more than 60 reviews and consultations. It’s a dramatic big-bang theory for unlocking growth. Get the industry captains in alongside the learned emeritus and pump them for information, create dramatic short sprints of tasks, and see what new…