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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
6 September 2023
Thematic Review on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in workplace complaints - SRA reports further room for improvement
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published the results of its thematic review into the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace complaints on 14 August 2023. NDAs are commonly used when settling employment disputes, usually within a settlement agreement or COT3 agreement. The SRA’s relevant report reflects on the role of solicitors in drafting and advising on NDAs and provides the profession with some key learning points, and reminders, to ensure regulatory compliance.
30 August 2023
Legal advice: understanding the UK's revised Russia sanctions
Julie Norris and Alun Milford the UK's latest wide-ranging prohibition on legal advisory services connected with Russia
24 August 2023
Law firms: radical reform on the cards for the future supervision of AML
- Most England and Wales based law firms are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), including for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism (CT) purposes.
- Under reforms currently being considered, responsibility for the supervision of AML and CT could be taken away from the SRA (and other legal regulators UK-wide), and given to a new body, meaning firms could be subject to dual regulation in future.
- The consultation on this issue closes on 30 September 2023 and given the potential implications for law firms UK wide, is worth responding to.
17 August 2023
In Fitness to Practise Proceedings, how can I demonstrate insight when I have denied the allegations?
The assessment of insight is a fundamental consideration to any Tribunal evaluating future risk. Insight rears its head at both the impairment and sanction stages of a hearing and its importance cannot be understated. This blog seeks to provide an overview of the key case law concerning how a Tribunal should approach the assessment of insight where a Registrant has been unsuccessful in defending a factual allegation – otherwise known as the “rejected defence”.
10 August 2023
AML and Sanctions Update for Legal Practitioners and Law Firms – August 2023
This blog covers some important developments in the AML world since our last quarterly update for legal practitioners and law firms.