by Sarah Haynes | Oct 14, 2026 | Article
On 17 August 2026, the SRA published a warning notice on the misuse of AI in legal services. Whilst it leaves more questions than answers, it makes one thing clear: blaming AI is not an acceptable excuse. Two key concerns Hallucinations. AI tools can confidently...
by Sarah Haynes | Sep 23, 2026 | Anti-money laundering, Article
We’re excited to be launching a new series of quarterly Compliance Office webinars, covering different regulatory and compliance topics affecting law firms. And for our first session, we’re starting with a topic we know is high on the agenda for many firms...
by Sarah Haynes | Aug 19, 2026 | Article, COLP COFA
Right direction, but the details will decide whether they work In June, we discussed the SRA consultation on Client money in legal services. The SRA proposed two significant changes. First, the requirement for all firms to submit annual accountants reports, and...
by Sarah Haynes | Jul 6, 2026 | Compliance Update
Welcome to our quarter three risk and compliance update, bringing you the latest practical guidance and regulatory insights… New rules and guidance from SRA SRA Effective Supervision Guidance – updated post-Mazur The SRA finally updated its Effective...
by Sarah Haynes | Jul 1, 2026 | Article
The SRA has announced the launch of a consultation on proposals to require law firms to notify it of prescribed events, including an advance notification of a merger or acquisition which has reached the stage of agreeing Heads of Term or similar. The SRA currently...
