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Supervision as a Risk Issue: What the Law Society’s Updated Practice Note Tells Firms

April 13th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

The Law Society have today published an updated Practice Note on the issue of who can conduct litigation and how, considering the Court of Appeal judgment in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys. It is a helpful summary of some of the key points made in the judgment which, at its core, made it clear that […]

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Employment, Partnership & Regulatory Law Evening – NYSBA International Section, UK Chapter x American-Qualified Lawyers in London (ALIL) – 21 April 2026

April 8th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

Employment, Partnership & Regulatory Law Evening – NYSBA International Section, UK Chapter x American-Qualified Lawyers in London (ALIL) – 21 April 2026

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Mazur and Supervision in Practice: What Firms Need to Do Now

April 1st, 2026 by Stuart Smith

On 31 March, the Court of Appeal overturned the first instance decision of Mr Justice Sheldon in Mazur, finding that an unauthorised person can conduct litigation under the supervision of an authorised person, providing that the authorised person remains responsible for the conduct of that litigation. The authorised person retains responsibility for the conduct […]

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Client Confidentiality: Risks in Mergers, Acquisitions & Law Firm Deals

January 27th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

With the SRA’s rules tightening and enforcement actions on the rise, law firms face real challenges in balancing regulatory obligations with commercial needs. In this second video in our series focusing on client confidentiality in legal practice, Partners Nick Leale and Corinne Staves discuss the complex realities of client confidentiality during law firm transactions – whether it’s a […]

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#SRA4HR – Episode 2: Navigating the SRA’s Approach to Internal Investigations

January 15th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

In this next episode of #SRA4HR, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss the SRA’s focus on internal investigations, including: Why the SRA care about them The consequences for individuals (including HR professionals) and firms for failing to investigate matters or investigating them inadequately The choice of investigator and how this interacts with […]

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Interest from Client Accounts to be Passed to the Government to ‘Strengthen Justice’

January 8th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

Hot on the heels of the AML Supervision Reform Consultation and recent announcements about the future of jury trials, the government has this week launched an open consultation on the much talked about issue of the interest that law firms earn when they hold their client’s money (either hold themselves or in Third Party Managed […]

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Six for ’26 – The Regulatory Horizon for Solicitors and Other Lawyers

January 5th, 2026 by Stuart Smith

2026 is set to be another seismic year for legal regulation. In this alert we identify six regulatory issues for lawyers and risk and compliance teams to be aware of in 2026. 1. FCA takeover of AML oversight function On 21 October 2025 the government announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) will become […]

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#SRA4HR – Episode 1: Demystifying the SRA’s Rules on Unfair Treatment of Colleagues

December 17th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

Welcome to #SRA4HR – our new series of short chats that highlight and demystify SRA regulation for law firm HR professionals. In this first episode, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss: Why the SRA’s changing caseload means that the lines between HR and Risk & Compliance are becoming increasingly blurred 3 important […]

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What is the SRA thinking? Some insights from its 2025 COLP & COFA Conference

October 29th, 2025 by Sophie Cook

The SRA’s annual COLP & COFA Conference offered a detailed look at the regulator’s priorities and direction. Partners Andrew Pavlovic and Corinne Staves attended the conference and, in this short video, discuss some key takeaways for firms and partners. These include the following: 1. SRA Admits Past Mistakes: The SRA’s leadership acknowledged failings over SSB (in contrast […]

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One Law Firm, Four Practice Areas, Defying Expectations

October 21st, 2025 by Stuart Smith

CM Murray LLP continues to challenge expectations of what a boutique firm can achieve. In the latest Chambers UK and Legal 500 rankings, we’ve once again secured top-tier recognition for our market-leading work in Partnership and Senior Executive matters, maintained our strong position in Employer work and earned a new firm ranking in Professional Discipline. It’s a testament to the depth of our […]

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