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The SRA Obligation to Challenge Behaviour – Who does it apply to and how can it be done in practice? – Ten-Minute Talk

May 18th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

One of the most discussed aspects of the SRA’s new rule changes on health and well being at work is the requirement on managers to challenge unfair/discriminatory behaviour. In this Ten-Minute Talk, our Regulatory and Professional Discipline Partner, Andrew Pavlovic, and Managing Partner, Clare Murray, discuss the following issues raised by the new rule changes, including: Who is […]

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Unfair Treatment: What Does it Mean in a Regulatory Context and How Should it be Challenged?

May 11th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

At the end of last month, new rules regarding the fair treatment of colleagues were immediately introduced into the SRA Codes of Conduct for Individuals and Firms (“the New Rules”). The SRA subsequently issued updated guidance on workplace environments on 2 May 2023 (“the Updated Guidance”), to assist individuals and firms on interpreting the New […]

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Is Your Firm Prepared for the Financial Year Ahead? Key Trends & Challenges for Professional Services Firms in 2023/4: PPA Webinar – 25 May 2023

April 21st, 2023 by Stuart Smith

Is Your Firm Prepared for the Financial Year Ahead? Key Trends & Challenges for Professional Services Firms in 2023/4 | Professional Practices Alliance Webinar | 25 May 2023 | 9.00 am – 10.00 am BST

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SLAPPS, NDAs and the Ethical Challenges for In-House Solicitors and GCs: ReguLaw Podcast – Episode 2

April 20th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

In the next episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and Associate, Naomi Latham discuss the increased scrutiny on lawyers in the last 12 months, both in relation to the type of work that they undertake and the clients they act for. In this episode, Andrew and Naomi discuss: SLAPPS – An overview of […]

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The Role of Ethics in Client Acceptance – When Can and Should Firms Refuse Client Work?

April 17th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

In this article, first published by The Law Society Gazette, Partners Corinne Staves and Andrew Pavlovic set out what law firms need to think about before rejecting clients on ethical grounds. Recently we have seen some members of the bar pledge that they will not act against peaceful climate activists or for new fossil fuel projects. They argue the climate […]

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Beyond ChatGPT: AI Considerations For Law Firms

March 29th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

This article was first published in Law360 on March 24 2023. Since the launch late last year of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, there have been numerous articles asking whether it or other forms of artificial intelligence will replace the need for lawyers, or even put them out of business altogether. In response to this […]

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Negligence and Regulatory Misconduct: The Importance of Self-Reporting

March 29th, 2023 by Mitchell Blythe

This article was first published on the Lockton website. A recent regulatory settlement agreement relating to an attempt by a solicitor to cover up a mistake is a useful reminder for law firms of the circumstances where negligence and regulatory misconduct can overlap, and when it may be appropriate for firms to consider self-reporting misconduct […]

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Budget 2023: Top 5 Takeaways for Professional Services Firms

March 15th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

Following today’s Budget (15/03/2023), we have put together the top 5 takeaways for professional services firms from a legal and practical perspective. Headline corporation tax increasing to 25%. Low corporation tax rates have been cited as a reason for professional firms choosing a company structure over an LLP. This higher tax rate shifts this balance. Firms […]

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The SRA’s Focus on Law Firm Culture: ReguLaw Podcast – Episode 1

March 14th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to introduce our brand new regulatory podcast, ReguLaw, featuring our Partner and Regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic, and our Associate, Naomi Latham. This episode will be the first in a series of podcasts where Andrew and Naomi will discuss key regulatory trends and hot topics which professional service firms and solicitors need to be aware of. […]

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3 Regulatory Trends for 2023 – Part 3: Increasing Sanctions

March 7th, 2023 by Stuart Smith

In this series of news alerts, our regulatory and professional discipline partner, Andrew Pavlovic, identifies 3 key regulatory trends which firms and solicitors need to be aware of in 2023. In this third and final alert, Andrew considers the SRA’s changing approach to financial penalties. In 2023 we can expect to see a significant increase in SRA […]

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