October 28th, 2025

Reflective CPD: Raising Standards and Building Public Trust in the Legal Profession

What is Reflective CPD? Competence is maintained through proactive continuing professional development (CPD). Professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs) mandate CPD requirements through either inputs or outputs-based schemes. Reflective CPD necessitates professionals to evaluate how professional development activities have influenced their work and the outcomes for clients. Why Reflection Matters CPD is most effective when […]

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October 16th, 2025

After the Green Deal: EU ESG Rules Face Major Rollback

In the context of the Green Deal, the EU introduced rigid ESG reporting obligations for companies, which are now being rolled back as the EU legislator recognises the disproportionate regulatory burden faced by mid-sized businesses. By introducing the new classification of Small Mid-Caps (SMCs) in the Simplification Omnibus Packages, proposed in the first half of […]

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October 15th, 2025

FATF October 2025 Plenary: What the Paris Meetings Could Mean for Lawyers and AML Compliance

From 20 to 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will gather in Paris for its latest plenary and working group meetings that will set the direction of global anti-money-laundering policy. For the legal sector, these sessions matter more than many realise. The way FATF defines and interprets risk filters down into national […]

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October 13th, 2025

ESG Policy Trends 2025: How Spain, the UK and Global Markets Are Redefining Corporate Responsibility

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies are rapidly evolving across different countries, reflecting both ambitious climate goals and political realities. While Europe moves forward with sweeping regulations (the EU is even debating an ‘Omnibus’ package to streamline its sustainability laws), individual nations like Spain and the United Kingdom are charting their own courses. Beyond Europe, […]

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March 20th, 2025

So, who watches the watch man?

There are risks to the public in both the Scottish Government’s and the professional bodies’ proposed approaches to legal services regulatory reform. Is there another way forward? How can society ensure that those who regulate professionals or other regulated activities, are subject to proper scrutiny and oversight themselves? This is a live issue in Scotland […]

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February 14th, 2025

Cybercrime – Why Attack a Law Firm? Key Trends and Updated Strategies

In recent years, the threat of cyber-attacks on law firms has escalated rapidly, transforming cybersecurity from a “nice-to-have” to an absolute necessity in the legal industry. Law firms are particularly vulnerable because they hold a treasure trove of confidential data, ranging from client information to sensitive business and financial documents. As the methods and frequency […]

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January 30th, 2025

Decent work and reduce inequality

Why is Decent Work and Reduced Inequality important? Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) plays a pivotal role in driving development and social progress by focusing on sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. By creating job opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship, and fostering innovation, SDG 8 not only lifts people out of poverty but also enhances overall […]

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September 12th, 2023

Eight years on – SDGs in 2023

Today marks the beginning of the 78th UN General Assembly under the theme – ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all’ Hook Tangaza aligns its work with seven of the SDGs – Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and […]

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June 18th, 2023

Practice note on QWE for in-house counsel – now live on Thomson Reuters Practical Law

The way in which solicitors qualify has changed, and the new regime provides greater opportunities for in-house legal departments in corporates or public sector entities to qualify solicitors and for candidates to consider starting their legal careers working in-house.  This note explores qualifying work experience (QWE), the practical stage of the new route to qualification for […]

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February 20th, 2023

What can the US learn from Kenya about access to justice?

Today on the World Day of Social Justice, our projects and research associate Ben Rosie explores alternative licensing and how this can improve access to justice No two legal jurisdictions are alike. Each faces its own unique problems shaped by social norms, history, and the political and economic environment. However, some issues track across jurisdictions – none more […]

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