March 27th, 2026
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
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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March 9th, 2026
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
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
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
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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July 24th, 2025
At the recent LawCAB conference, a breakout session on alternative legal career routes sparked an important conversation. With speakers from CILEX Law School, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and the Association of Costs Lawyers Training – and a diverse audience of students, law schools and employers – one key question emerged: Are we doing enough […]
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