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Parliamentary briefing: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023
We're briefing parliamentarians about concerns with the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023.
21 Jul 2023
New law allows UK lawyers to practise in Luxembourg
English and Welsh solicitors can now register to practise UK and public international law in Luxembourg.
04 Jul 2023
NCSC publish report on cyber threats to the UK legal sector in association with the Law Society
The National Cyber Security Centre, in association with us and other organisations, have published a report on the cyber threats faced by the UK legal...
30 Jun 2023
No exams for UK lawyers to requalify in Switzerland
UK lawyers will have the permanent right to practise and requalify in Switzerland without having to complete a Swiss law degree or sit any local...
15 Jun 2023
Parliamentary briefing: Victims and Prisoners Bill - second reading
We prepared a briefing on the Victims and Prisoners Bill ahead of its second reading on 15 May. The briefing includes our stance on the...
16 May 2023
G7 bar leaders express support for the people of Ukraine and highlight the importance of an independent legal profession
Law Society president Lubna Shuja joined her G7 counterparts to condemn the war in Ukraine and call on governments and regulators of our respective professions...
09 May 2023
Is your firm at risk of proliferation financing?
Solicitors' anti-money laundering obligations are changing. Find out what steps you need to take to assess and mitigate proliferation financing risk.
28 Mar 2023
Six ways the government can act to protect justice – budget submission
Ahead of the spring budget 2023, here are the measures and recommendations we’ve submitted to the UK government on how it can protect the foundations...
01 Mar 2023
Over £300m denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports
In 2021/22, over £300m was denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports (SARs). Do you know how to report a client or third party? See...
25 Jan 2023
SRA fines small firm £20,000 for AML breaches
A small firm has been fined £20,000 by the SRA for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance breaches. Find out what happened and how to avoid making...
19 Jan 2023
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