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April 23rd, 2026

EU-Geldwäschepaket: Neue Compliance‑Regeln für Rechtsanwälte

Das neue EU‑Paket zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung bringt weitreichende Änderungen der derzeitigen geldwäscherechtlichen Pflichten der Anwaltschaft. Ab dem 10. Juli 2027 unterliegen Anwaltskanzleien in der EU deutlich strengeren Sorgfalts- und Meldepflichten sowie erhöhten Anforderungen an das Risikomanagement.  Betroffene Kanzleien sind verpflichtet, Risikomanagementsysteme zu unterhalten und erweiterte kundenbezogene Sorgfaltspflichten sowie umfassendere Dokumentationspflichten zu erfüllen. Der neue geldwäscherechtliche Rechtsrahmen wird die Anforderungen an die rechtliche Pflichtenkontrolle sowie die interne Leitungs- und Aufsichtsstrukturen und damit den Arbeitsalltag in Kanzleien grundlegend verändern. Auswirkungen über die EU hinaus  […]

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April 20th, 2026

Gen Z and the Legal Profession: The New Rules of Engagement

As the legal profession confronts rapid demographic, technological and economic change, attention is increasingly turning to Gen Z – the next generation of legal talent. Often characterised as disengaged or demanding, Gen Z is showing strong interest in law, but on markedly different terms. Drawing on insights from a report by Hook Tangaza on prospects […]

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April 17th, 2026

Building a Risk Outlook: Barriers, Solutions, and How to Get Started

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

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

This article is part of a series looking at risk strategy and risk outlook. 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 […]

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March 20th, 2026

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

This article is part of a series looking at risk strategy and risk outlook. 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 […]

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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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February 26th, 2026

New International Education Strategy 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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November 20th, 2025

AI and the Future of CPD: Redefining Competence in a Digital Legal Profession

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a routine feature of legal practice. Predictive analytics, AI-assisted contract review, and automated research tools have already changed how legal work is delivered and how clients experience services. The profession is moving into a new era of human–machine collaboration, but CPD frameworks and competency statements largely reflect the pre-AI world. […]

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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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