by Yasmin Robinson | Oct 16, 2020 | News
The availability of more online information about solicitors and law firms is already making a difference as people start use it to help with decisions about accessing legal services. Approaching one year on since the SRA Transparency Rules came into full effect,... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Oct 1, 2020 | News
Under the Money Laundering Regulations firms are required to apply enhanced due diligence on clients and transactions from countries identified by the European Commission as having a high risk of money laundering (“EU Commission High Risk Third Country List”). From... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Sep 9, 2020 | News
Solicitors have just over month to check the latest HM Treasury Consolidated List of asset freeze targets to make sure they are not holding monies belonging to a client that is subject to financial sanctions. HM Treasury has given anyone who is holding... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Sep 2, 2020 | News
With Covid-19 meaning huge numbers are now working remotely and carrying out both personal and business affairs online, a new report has highlighted the need for law firms to remain extra vigilant over the threat posed by cybercriminals. The SRA’s Cybercrime... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Aug 17, 2020 | News
Law firms have once again been warned about the need to be vigilant when advising on investment schemes, as a new report published today highlights examples of poor practice which is leaving people at risk of falling victim to dubious schemes. The report...
