Law firms need to assess what the ongoing political upheaval – including the resignation of the prime minister – combined with updates to the compliance landscape this month mean for their risk profile, says Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Access Legal.
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Risk assessments as wide as your firm
Firm-wide risk assessments are not to be taken lightly – they’re comprehensive exercises that need to be updated regularly, according to Beth Mayman, head of risk and compliance services at Access Legal.
The rules about law firm referrals from third parties and how to avoid problems
Access Legal’s regulatory director, Brian Rogers, cross-references common practice with SRA stipulations to highlight potential pitfalls of third-party referrals, and how to keep your firm compliant.
Making data pay – an inquiry into business intelligence for law firms
Lauren Colbeck of Access explores how law firms can take business intelligence to the next level and why it’s important to do so.
Ten challenges facing the legal profession this year
What are some of the things law firms should look out for this year? Darren Gower, sales director, of Access lays down ten defining challenges of 2022
Unpacking Lexcel accreditations for law firms
Access Legal’s regulatory director, Brian Rogers, examines the benefits of Lexcel accreditations in law, and how tech can help
What’s next after the conveyancing boom?
How can law firms manage high workloads while building efficiencies, putting clients first and keeping their own people happy? Mike Connelly, director at Legal Bricks, provides some answers.
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain for law firms
With cryptocurrencies edging into most financial conversations, Access Legal’s regulatory director, Brian Rogers, explores the nuances of crypto regulation, and their implications for law firms.
Six lessons learned about cyber security
A new report from the Solicitors Regulatory Authority found critical gaps in cybersecurity measures being taken by law firms. Access’ regulatory director Brian Rogers discusses six of the report’s big learnings.
How law firms can keep clients, and keep them happy
Arguments abound as to why law firms should rebuild around clients – themes of competitive advantage, resilience and purpose are doing the rounds across the legal sector. Perhaps the more puzzling question relates to how businesses that have long been geared towards billing their clients for as much as possible can suddenly pivot towards a […]