by Yasmin Robinson | May 15, 2026 | News
The Government has today published its long-awaited cross-government review of sanctions implementation and enforcement, setting out a clearer and more assertive approach to sanctions compliance and enforcement across the economy. The review signals a significant... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Apr 29, 2026 | News
The Court of Appeal has delivered an important judgment in the Dentons anti-money laundering case, providing long-awaited clarity on when a breach of the SRA rules will amount to professional misconduct. For compliance professionals, COLPs, COFAs and law firm leaders,... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Sep 11, 2025 | News
The SRA has updated its guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion (see SRA | Complying with Principle 6 – encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion | Solicitors Regulation Authority). This clarifies and expands on the SRA’s expectations under Principle 6... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Jun 4, 2025 | News
The UK government has implemented further sanctions under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. These updates are part of coordinated international efforts to restrict activities that undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Apr 7, 2025 | News
On 20th March 2025 the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) imposed a £465,000 penalty on Herbert Smith Freehills CIS LLP (HSF Moscow) for breaching UK financial sanctions against Russia. Between May 25 and 31, 2022, HSF Moscow made six payments...
