Legal Press Articles

The role of financial audits in compliance


With strict regulations in place to prevent fraud and catastrophic financial loss, auditing plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance ...

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SRA releases guidance to law firms on wellbeing at work


The Solicitors Regulation Authority has released updated guidance aimed at helping law firms and their employees understand the implications of ...

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P11D – is your firm ready to report and pay tax on Benefits in Kind?


Benefits in Kind (BIK) cover a number of different perks or additional payments made by employers to their employees. They ...

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Law Society welcomes legal aid for special guardians but urges wider reforms


Civil Legal aid has been widened to include family and friends applying to look after a vulnerable child.  However, the ...

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Case study examples help solicitors understand client banking facility rules


The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced a number of additional case studies to help law firms understand their responsibilities ...

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Avoid stress within your firm and prepare for payroll year-end


It is that stressful time of year again with the payroll year-end fast approaching. Payroll year-end ties in with the ...

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New survey reveals economic resilience of small and medium-sized law firms


Around three-quarters of law firms have reported year-on-year growth in fee income in the past 12 months, with almost half ...

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Anti-money laundering: Over £300 million has been denied to suspected criminals


How can your firm best ensure to protect against money laundering? The UK Financial Intelligence Unit received and processed 901,225 ...

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How to ensure continuing professional competence


Is your firm up to date with the latest ways to comply with its responsibilities? Staying updated is an important ...

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