Cold, hard cash
HMRC’s ‘blended approach’ to tackling tax evasion and money laundering is getting results, reports Melanie Newman. But is it encroaching on people’s rights?
Stick or twist?
Law firms will struggle to stay in business without modern tech capability and interactive client resources. But too many are running on ancient systems.
Law Society spotlight: October’s Council meeting
This month’s meeting covered policy impact, public affairs, supporting members during Covid-19, Social Mobility Ambassadors, and more.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
BSN – 25 years of striving for equality
Networks like the Black Solicitors Network are both a precursor to progress and a way of defending it.
Black men who inspire me in the legal profession
I would encourage any black professionals to mentor a younger black person - you could be the first black role model an aspiring student will meet.
Shaken foundations
The impact of Covid-19 dominated discussions at the Law Society’s 19th National Property Conference. But amid the uncertainty, the pandemic has helped to speed up much-needed innovation, including electronic signatures.
Anywhere and everywhere
Global legal networks, once viewed as the ‘poor relations’, are coming into their own in the crisis.
Data page – November 2020
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
Bright sparks
As law firms reinvent their working practices to absorb the impact of Covid-19, their ability to choose and invest wisely in technology has come under greater scrutiny.
Insight: Finance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is a professional body dedicated to building trust in the insurance and financial planning professions.
Pioneers in private client work
Professionals shaping the future of private client work.
How to avoid floods of tears from a water leak in your home
Torrential rainfall has left thousands of properties inundated across the country. But there are some simple things you can do to try to lessen the risk of a water leak in your home.
Insight: The SRA is watching you
Matt Taylor, Managing Director of Protiviti, talks Increased Scrutiny of AML compliance in the Legal Sector.