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Armalytix, the open banking platform which streamlines the collection of data for the professional and financial service industries, is partnering with Legal Eye, a specialist risk and compliance advisory business supporting law firms across the

legal complaints

No matter how skilled your people are, or how committed your firm is to providing client excellence, from time to time, complaints will happen. As firms adapt to the post-Covid world, client dissatisfaction is likely

AML

Headlines of dirty Russian money swishing around the London property market, UK Government fast-tracking long overdue legislation, lawyers complicit in a London laundromat for dirty money, and the UK listed at Number 2 in the

Legal Eye

Smoove plc-owned Legal Eye help law firms take a proactive approach to risk and compliance management through innovative and practical support. With a constant review of their offerings, the team are always seeking to ensure

The Legal Ombudsman is an informal alternative to UK Courts and is responsible for investigating complaints between consumers and legal service providers, such as solicitors and barristers. This independent body has been appointed by the

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Hyatt Regency Birmingham |Thursday 9 June 2022 | 9.30 -13.00 Legal Eye’s annual conference is back and people are registering for this completely free event fast! Held at the impressive Hyatt Regency hotel in central

Legal Eye

It is back: following a successful “Risk Management Week” held entirely online in 2021, the annual Legal Eye conference is back and in person for 2022 on Thursday 9th June. The half-day event will be

Indemnity costs

Most smaller UK law firms have done incredibly well to ensure continuity during the pandemic. However, since the SRA Compliance Conference in November 2021, firms have become concerned about potential increases in professional indemnity insurance

AML

LPL have obtained independent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to compliance and maintaining effective risk management policies, procedures, and training. On the 20th of January 2021, the LSAG published new AML guidance for

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The first Legal Eye webinar of 2022 will talk all things Anti-Money Laundering (AML), from independent audits to the challenging roles of MLCO and MLRO. AML processes within the legal sector are under more scrutiny

East Anglia-based law firm Clapham & Collinge Solicitors has been established for over 65 years and provides a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals across Norfolk. Soon after the start of the

An Overview of the Latest Developments Professional indemnity insurance (PII) is among the major overheads UK lawyers and law firms incur in their practice. Although we’ve only just entered 2022, the April 2022 Solicitor’s PII

Risk Management Week Online with Legal Eye

Join Legal Eye for a series of events from 18-20 May 2021 focusing on how law firms should be adapting risk management strategy and processes in response to the pandemic and as restrictions start to

How technology can help with source of funds checks

In the latest episode of Legal Eye’s coffee break series, Paul Saunders, MD of Legal Eye, talks to Mike Ward, Chairman of Amarlytix, about how technology can help lawyers to quickly and efficiently establish reliable

New requirement for an independent AML audit from the regulators

On the 20th January 2021 the LSAG published new Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the legal sector which states that ‘The practice must conduct an independent audit of the adequacy and effectiveness of its AML policies,

Cyber crime and the increased risks of working from home

Paul Saunders, Managing Director of Legal Eye talks to Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement for Lawyer Checker, about the rise in cyber security risks caused by recent changes to working patterns and working from home.

If you’re an MLCO or MLRO, hopefully by now you have had chance to grab a copy of the latest LSAG Draft AML Guidance and started to thumb through its content. If you have, then

Legal Eye Risk Management Podcasts

Risk and compliance consultancy Legal Eye brings you the first in a series of short podcasts designed to share short snippets about risk management in a law firm. In this ‘Two Minute Top Tips Podcast’

Top Tips in creating a robust risk management framework

In this short video Legal Eye shares five tips for ensuring that your risk management system is up to date and fit for purpose in order to protect your law firm. This article was submitted

How can your firm manage risk and compliance in an increasingly digital world?

As 2021 gets underway many of us will be reflecting on how we can manage our businesses in the coming months in a landscape of continuing change and, now, lockdown 3.0. One of the biggest

Lockdown 3.0 – a quick guide to robust risk management as we near the peak of the pandemic

Firms have achieved so much in such a short space of time and now is the right time to ensure we are building businesses that are right for 2021 and beyond. Legal Eye has been

Risk and compliance consultancy Legal Eye is launching an online resource centre for law firms. The hub provides a comprehensive bank of resources to help COLPs, COFAs, partners, directors and managers to manage risk. It

New Risk Management Framework For Law Firms

Specialist risk and compliance consultancy Legal Eye has brought together its 12 years of experience to create a comprehensive risk management framework designed specifically for law firms. This new product from Legal Eye helps firms

A new support package from Legal Eye With the Prime Minister set to announce on Sunday how the Government intends to unlock the UK economy over the coming months, Legal Eye have prepared a returning

Returning To Work – Planning For The Big ‘Back To Office’ Transition

By Paul Saunders, MD of Legal Eye We are existing in a time where the property market is probably the most challenged in living memory. However, developments over recent days may indicate that lenders, developers

Adapting To The ‘New Normal’

How property lawyers are preparing for the future By Paul Saunders, MD of Legal Eye None of us can confidently say what lies ahead; however what we do know is that the future will be

Anti-Money Laundering Client Due Diligence – A Practical Session

Effective client due diligence is key to the fight against fraud and money laundering. This practical, scenario based session allows staff to develop their understanding of why we run client due diligence checks, what we

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Alexander Grace has achieved the Legal Eye Quality Standard in recognition of its proactive and robust approach to risk management. Lawyers at the Burnley-based firm are property specialists covering both residential and commercial property. The

New Landlord Coalition Group Offers Alternative To Section 21 Abolition

Save The Date: Please block out 14th November in your calendars and join us at the annual Legal Eye conference! This year we’ll be focusing on ‘The Real Cost of Risk Management’. With law firms

HM Treasury Given Powers To Freeze Assets Of Cyber Criminals And Supporters

The publication this week of the Law Commission’s report into the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements for the reporting of suspicious activity has prompted firms to return the perennial question of who should be responsible for

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Firms who maintain a claims-free record may be able to benefit from a financial rebate provided it meets certain conditions. New professional indemnity insurer New Eden is claiming to be the first to offer firms

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Legal Eye is set to host a seminar for lawyers to find out more about the upcoming changes to the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct. The seminar will be held at the offices of

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