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SRA reforms compensation fund levy
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today confirmed plans to impose a hefty increase in the compensation fund levy, but is moving to ease the relative burden on smaller firms. During its draft 2026-27 business plan consultation, the regulator said one of the main concerns raised was the potentially disproportionate impact that increases in fees or compensation…
Amendments to the UK Money Laundering Regulations
Parliament has approved the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, introducing 15 targeted reforms to strengthen the UK’s AML regime while reducing unnecessary compliance burdens on firms. The amendments came into effect on 30 June 2026. The Law Society has covered the issues here. The impact of these changes for our clients will…
Expediting Land Registry Applications
JRS Consultants' Conveyancing specialist Liam Gavagan advises on how to expedite HMLR applications and provides tips to enhance your success rate
Duty Solicitor Rotas 1st Oct 26 - March 27
The CRM12 application deadline for adding duty solicitors to the rotas commencing 1 October 2026 is 23:59 Monday 13 July 2026. Firms do not need to submit CRM12 applications if there are no changes to be made. More
Terminating a retainer: getting it right
The SRA says it expects any solicitor or firm contemplating the termination of a client retainer to review the surrounding facts and establish on a case-by-case basis if there is a 'good reason' to terminate. This guidance will help firms avoid that dreaded missive from the SRA. More
SRA changes accountants' reporting requirements
New rules will require all law firms holding client money to submit annual accountants’ reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. More