Compliance Update April 2022

Workplace culture matters So concluded the SRA’s recent Thematic Review. Worryingly, a quarter of those surveyed felt their firm didn’t have a positive culture and highlighted concerns such as long working hours. The review sets out the regulator’s expectations and...

Compliance Update January 2022

Hot topics Cybercrime losses Following a public consultation and discussions with insurer representatives as well as the Law Society, the SRA has issued a press release confirming that a new clause making it clear what cover will be provided for cyber losses will be...

Compliance Update November 2021

Hot topics Are you being asked for ‘solicitor’ undertakings instead of firm undertakings? There has been a recent Supreme Court case on undertakings which may result in LLP and limited company law firms doing property work in particular receiving requests...