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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… 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… 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… Read More »Law Firm Fined £60,000 After Cyber Attack

From 6 April 2026, whistleblowing protections in the UK have been strengthened under the Employment Rights Act 2025, marking an important shift in how disclosures… Read More »Stronger Protections for Whistleblowers

On 31 March 2026, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) issued a formal statement responding to the Court of Appeal judgment in Mazur v CILEX, following… Read More »SRA Responds to the Mazur v CILEX Judgment: What the Court of Appeal Decision Means for Legal Practice

HM Treasury has published the long‑awaited Draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, marking a significant evolution in the UK’s anti‑money laundering and… Read More »What the UK’s Draft ML/TF Regulations 2026 Mean for AML Compliance

In SRA Update 148 (March 2026), the Solicitors Regulation Authority highlighted important developments in the use of digital identity (Digital ID) verification for anti‑money laundering… Read More »SRA Update 148: What Firms Need to Know About Using Digital ID for AML Checks

The recent High Court judgment in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has prompted important conversations across the legal profession about who is authorised to conduct… Read More »Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys: Key Takeaways for Litigators

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a shift in how it communicates supervisory expectations with the launch of its annual Regulatory Priorities reports, first… Read More »FCA Regulatory Priorities 2026

HMRC is introducing significant reforms that will reshape how professionals interact with the tax authority on behalf of clients. With mandatory tax adviser registration coming… Read More »HMRC’s Tax Adviser Registration Rules: SDLT advice