March 27th, 2026

How a Risk Outlook Works – A Practical Framework for Legal Sector Regulators

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

Mind the Risk Gap: Why Legal Sector Regulators Need a Forward-Looking Risk Strategy

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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EU AML Reform

March 9th, 2026

EU AML Reform: Implications for Law Firms and UK Firms with EU Operations

The new EU Anti‑Money‑Laundering (AML) Framework represents a significant reform of AML obligations for law firms. From 10 July 2027, law firms across the EU will face significantly stricter governance, risk management and client due diligence requirements. These developments will also directly affect UK law firms with EU offices, clients or cross-border mandates. Firms advising […]

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