Lexology PRO | United Kingdom | 11 Jan 2024
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered London-headquartered firm Clyde & Co to pay a £500,000 fine after the firm admitted to breaching UK money laundering regulations.
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
There have been two interesting cases this year concerning litigants in person, summary judgment applications, and the Court's ability to dismiss…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
During our recent solicitors' risks seminar we looked at what is on the horizon for solicitors' claims and concluded that whilst many firms have…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
You would be forgiven for thinking that those currently scrutinising the solicitors' profession - whether it be the SRA or clients turned claimants -…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
Nowadays, it often seems like artificial intelligence is constantly in the headlines. But how is the legal profession adapting to these developments…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
This Court of Appeal decision focussed on when the claimant had "knowledge" of his solicitors’ alleged mistake for the purposes of S14A of the…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is maintaining its focus on anti-money laundering (AML) and has warned solicitor firms that they need to do…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
Two recent cases reveal that conflicts of interest can arise at the settlement stage of a claim, particularly where a Conditional Fee Agreement…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
Following a steep increase in reports of sexual misconduct at work following the #metoo movement, the SRA released guidance on the issue to firms in…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 14 Dec 2023
The incidence of claims against lawyers in relation to climate related advice is likely to increase unless firms and in house legal teams support…