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COLP and COFA in 2026
What it means to be a COLP and COFA in 2026

What it means to be a COLP and COFA in 2026

The compliance officer is part of the firm’s governance, not a personal guarantee that nothing…
24th July 2026
sra solicitors referral fees
Can solicitors receive referral fees under the SRA rules?

Can solicitors receive referral fees under the SRA rules?

Law firms turn away more valuable enquiries than they realise. Sometimes the firm is at…
14th July 2026
Compliance spotlight: an interview with Victoria Jordan of JMW

Compliance spotlight: an interview with Victoria Jordan of JMW

Compliance can be a lonely place. Most COLPs, COFAs, MLROs and risk professionals are expected…
13th July 2026
A week in the life of a Senior Risk Specialist at JBL Compliance

A week in the life of a Senior Risk Specialist at JBL Compliance

As cliché as this sounds, since starting work here at JBL Compliance I can honestly…
10th July 2026
SRA investigations
Compliance Corner: We have received an SRA investigation letter. What should we do first?

Compliance Corner: We have received an SRA investigation letter. What should we do first?

A letter from the SRA has landed in the inbox. It refers to concerns about…
10th July 2026
The supervision trap: Maintaining SRA accountability with GenAI

The supervision trap: Maintaining SRA accountability with GenAI

A junior fee earner may now produce a draft that looks complete, careful and ready…
9th July 2026
sra colp cofa proposals client money
Are the SRA’s COLP and COFA proposals aimed at the right problem?

Are the SRA’s COLP and COFA proposals aimed at the right problem?

The SRA’s proposed client money safeguard reforms are not just technical rule changes. They go…
9th July 2026
sra litigation funding consultation
The SRA turns its attention to the money behind litigation funding

The SRA turns its attention to the money behind litigation funding

The SRA has opened a new consultation on third-party litigation funding in consumer claims. It…
9th July 2026
money laundering amendments 2026
2026 Money Laundering Regulations amendments: What law firms need to do now

2026 Money Laundering Regulations amendments: What law firms need to do now

The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 come into effect on 30 June…
26th June 2026