Think you’re not a Tax Adviser? Think again!
On 23 November 2020 the SRA released guidance that may have been missed by many of you. What’s the purpose of the SRA Guidance? The purpose of the guidance was
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A look at the new Freelance Solicitor Model
In November 2019, the SRA introduced a new model of operating for so-called ‘freelance solicitors’. The intention of the freelance solicitor model was to allow solicitors greater flexibility when providing
Merging under pressure and compliance due diligence
There are firms that, for one reason or another, are finding themselves in unexpected commercial difficulties that make their longer term viability questionable. Radical reconstruction by consolidation through merger may be
What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and how do I know if my client is one?
The SRA expect solicitors and firms to continue to meet the high standards the public expect (which includes upholding the rule of law). It’s therefore important to ensure that all
The SRA Transparency Rules – Is your website compliant?
As you’re no doubt aware, the SRA Transparency Rules (the Rules) came into force back in December 2018 requiring firms to publish price and service information for various practice areas.
Who should certify client identification documents and what should they check?
Some of the certifications I’ve seen on client identification documents that fee earners have uploaded as part of their client due diligence checks, have led me to raise an eyebrow.
Do you need a data protection officer under the GDPR?
At Teal, one of the questions we often get asked is whether or not an organisation needs a Data Protection Officer (DPO). What the guidance says Under the GDPR, it’s
SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 – Principle 4 To Act with Honesty
The much-anticipated SRA Standards and Regulations 2019 have been live since 26th November 2019 and I am sure many law firms are still racing around updating policies and training staff
Preventing a repeat of Dreamvar
Dreamvar – more than a year on …….. so, what has changed? It’s likely most conveyancers will shudder when they hear the name Dreamvar. It’s the case that changed the
Conflict checking – Are law firms getting it right?
Having worked in several different law firms over the past 10 years, it has been interesting to see how each firm has dealt with conflict checking differently. Many medium to