April 17th, 2026
Over the course of this series, we have made the case that legal regulators need a structured, annual risk outlook. So why don’t more of them produce one? The answer is not that regulators disagree with the concept. It is that several practical barriers stand in the way. The Barriers These barriers are real. But […]
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March 27th, 2026
In the first article in this series, we described the forward-looking gap where many legal sector regulators lack a systematic process of scanning the external environment and translating what they find into regulatory priorities. A risk outlook is designed to close that gap. But what does a risk outlook actually look like? And what distinguishes […]
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March 20th, 2026
Most legal sector regulators can tell you what went wrong last year. Very few can pinpoint what risks are emerging next – or how those risks could reshape the profession they regulate. Legal regulators exist to protect the public and maintain standards in the profession. They investigate complaints, enforce codes of conduct, inspect firms, and […]
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February 26th, 2026
The start of 2026 brought a new International Education Strategy, a cross government effort to grow British education exports to £40bn by 2030. It leans on expanding transnational education, deepening international partnerships and showcasing UK research capabilities. With the UK re entering Erasmus, the signal is clear: Britain wants to re establish itself as open […]
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October 28th, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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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