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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
The UK Budget & Beyond: What It Means for Global Talent, Tax, and Incentives
December 1st, 2025 by Sophie Cook
Big changes. Bigger opportunities. Last week the 2025 Autumn UK Budget was released – and for senior executives, their advisers and employers, the implications are too important to ignore. In this IFSEA podcast, CM Murray LLP Partner Merrill April is joined by a brilliant trio from BDO LLP, Partner David Yewdall, Director Veronika Lipinska and Global Mobility Tax Director James O’Brien. Together, they […]
Culture is not a side issue; it’s at the heart of performance: Key Takeaways from our Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants in London
November 28th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
At our Leadership Circle, held in collaboration with Lexington Consultants in London on 26 November 2025, a select group of professional services firm leaders gathered for an interactive session exploring the evolving best practices worldwide – and the cultural choices that can drive or derail growth. Using a structured scenario to anchor the discussion, at […]
Are You Reviewing Your Firm’s Mandatory Retirement Age for Partners?
November 18th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Is your firm’s mandatory retirement age (MRA) policy a strategic asset or a hidden liability? Managing Partner Clare Murray and Partners Corinne Staves and Emma Sangeelee discuss the key issues which firms should take into account, and the evidence, alternatives and process they should consider, when reviewing their mandatory retirement age provisions and policies for their partners. […]
The Investigator’s Dilemma – Navigating Complexity, Conflict, and Human Drama in High-Stakes Cases – Post-IFSEA Conference Podcast
November 6th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Internal investigations are no longer routine compliance exercises. They are now high stakes, emotionally charged processes that sit at the intersection of legal rigour, human vulnerability, and institutional accountability. Careers hang in the balance, cultures are tested, and investigators are often left to navigate the fallout with limited protection. This podcast follows the panel discussion ‘The […]
Tougher at the top? Thriving (not just surviving) in an AI-shaped world: Key Takeaways from our Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants
November 4th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
At our Leadership Circle in collaboration with Lexington Consultants, held on the morning of 2 November 2025 ahead of #IBAToronto, a select group of over 100 law firm leaders explored how law firms can navigate today’s inflection point, where technology, talent and trust intersect. We had a lively discussion, and the points below capture the […]
Standing Firm in Power and Pride: Anaya Price on Black History Month and Representation in Law
October 30th, 2025 by Sophie Cook
To mark Black History Month 2025 and its theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” Emma Bartlett speaks with former CM Murray LLP Paralegal Anaya Price about the significance of this month, the power of representation and the ongoing journey toward greater diversity in law. Their conversation highlights personal experiences, the impact of supportive initiatives […]
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 […]