BSB regulatory expectation of chambers series: Due diligence obligations
BSB regulatory expectation of chambers series This is the first in a series of blogs in which I explore the..
The many routes into law – and the resulting problems
Ann Thanaraj, Chloe James, Jane Ching, Jonathan Bourne and Michaela Hardwick 2 December 2024 What do you get when you..
The ABC of Wellbeing in the legal sector
Wellbeing is a very hot topic in the legal professions at the moment with calls for change coming from many..
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman’s Scheme Timescales and the impact on your compliance obligations
On 1 April 2023, changes to the Legal Ombudsman’s Scheme Rules are due to go live. This is the first..
Discover your learning style and how to use it to maximise your performance
We all learn in different ways but it is not always the case that our learning environment is adapted accordingly…
Beyond the horizon – opportunities for creating independent, sustainable futures for lawyers
Earlier this year, we wrote an article for Counsel magazine about entity regulation for barristers; given the winds of change..
An overview of the draft UK Data Reform Bill and how it could impact your compliance obligations.
On 17th June 2022, following a consultation on reforms to UK data protection law, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media..
How legal practices can avoid a fine of £98,000
Cyber-crime has grown exponentially in recent years, with the NCSC publishing a joint advisory report on 9th February 2022 showing..
How to Master Reflective Practice and why it’s so important to solicitors and barristers
Why do lawyers need to develop Reflective Practice? The simple answer is – because the regulators tell us we must!..
Climbing the Competence Ladder
Competence is a vitally important topic in the legal services professions, particularly for those working in a regulated environment. This..
Legal services risk from the Russian conflict: Another dimension – Data
There has rightly been a lot of focus in recent days about sanctions and anti-money laundering issues in relation to..
BSB Transparency Rules: where do I start?
When you are a self-employed barrister or involved in the management of a BSB regulated entity or a chambers, your..
The “P” Factor (pupillage recruitment)
I’ve been working on the compliance side of pupillage recruitment recently and it seems to me as an objective bystander..
What can carpenters teach lawyers?
One thing that I have constantly struggled to understand, through years of dealing with compliance and quality – whether it’s..
File Auditing
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it It goes without saying that following the increase..