The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has updated its Effective Supervision Guidance, setting out how solicitors and law firms should approach the supervision of individuals delivering legal services. This update follows the Court of Appeal’s judgment on Mazur vs Others. The… Read More »Updated SRA Effective Supervision Guidance
The UK legal sector is entering a new phase of technological transformation. With the launch of the government’s Advisory AI Growth Lab, regulators and innovators are coming together to accelerate responsible AI adoption—and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is playing… Read More »The SRA Joins the AI Growth Lab
On 2 June 2026, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced a significant development for whistleblowing in the legal sector: it has been formally designated as a “prescribed person” under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA). This change marks an… Read More »SRA Gains “Prescribed Person” Status: A Major Step Forward for Whistleblower Protection
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening protections around client money and reducing the risk of consumer harm. These changes follow a consultation earlier this year and form part of the regulator’s wider… Read More »SRA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Client Money
The UK legal sector has entered a new era of regulatory scrutiny and 2026 represents a significant escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) approach to anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement. For law firms, compliance is no longer a routine administrative… Read More »SRA Tightens Its Grip as AML Enforcement Intensifies Further in 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has recently highlighted developments in how sanctions breaches are enforced, following a UK government update on enforcement strategy. This update reinforces a clear regulatory message: sanctions compliance remains a critical priority for legal professionals. Find… Read More »What the Latest SRA Sanctions Breaches Update Means for Law Firms
The landscape for professionals interacting with HMRC is changing rapidly. Following the government’s confirmation of mandatory tax adviser registration—and its refusal to exempt conveyancers—the implications for the property sector are now unavoidable. The latest updates from HMRC’s official guidance explain… Read More »HMRC’s Tax Adviser Registration Rules: SDLT advice
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has set out its Strategy for 2026–2029, providing important insight into how the UK intends to design, implement and enforce financial sanctions over the coming years. The strategy is particularly significant for businesses,… Read More »OFSI Strategy 2026–2029
The Law Society’s latest practice note on Mazur and the conduct of litigation marks a significant moment for litigation teams across England and Wales. Following the Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur, the profession has been grappling with a deceptively… Read More »The Law Society’s Practice Note on the Mazur Ruling and the Conduct of Litigation
In April 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £60,000 fine to a law firm following a serious cyber attack that exposed highly sensitive personal data on the dark web. The case serves as a stark reminder that… Read More »Law Firm Fined £60,000 After Cyber Attack