AI law firm claims world’s first courtroom victory
AI has achieved another milestone of sorts in the legal profession. Garfield AI, the world’s first SRA-regulated AI law firm, has helped secure what is believed to be the first successful court trial supported by a regulated AI lawyer. The case is being hailed as a breakthrough for legal technology and access to justice. But […]
AML Core Group: practical insights, robust debate and preparing for a new regulatory era
The latest AML Core Group meeting proved once again why bringing compliance professionals together in the legal sector is so valuable. This time, the meeting was in person in the heart of London and the session quickly developed into a lively, interactive discussion, with participants openly sharing experiences, challenging assumptions and exchanging solutions to some […]
EU gives final green light to Omnibus AI reforms in regulatory shake-up
The EU has officially approved the final text of its AI Omnibus reforms, marking the first significant update to the implementation of the landmark AI Act since it was adopted. The changes are designed to simplify compliance and reduce regulatory burdens, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. They also signal a more pragmatic phase of […]
Australia’s AML shake-up starts today: many professional services firms now face new legal compliance obligations
Today marks one of the biggest changes to Australia’s financial crime framework in nearly two decades. From 1 July 2026, Australia’s long-awaited Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms are officially in force, dramatically expanding the scope of the country’s AML regime to thousands of businesses that have never before been regulated by AUSTRAC. For the first time, […]
Why conveyancing firms are facing record regulatory scrutiny
The legal sector has experienced increasing enforcement from the SRA this year. Much of the AML penalties has been on conveyancing firms, with fines ranging from a few thousand pounds to over £32,000. Collectively, penalties linked directly to conveyancing have already exceeded half a million pounds this year alone, reflecting the regulator’s determination to tackle […]
Understanding the EU AI Act: The webinar FAQs
The EU AI Act is one of the most significant regulatory developments for organisations using, developing or deploying AI. But as our webinar showed, the real challenge is not only understanding the legislation but also figuring out what it means for your company. Participants raised a wide range of thoughtful and practical questions. They wanted […]
Treasury confirms plans to hand AML supervision to the FCA but the takeover faces uncertain future
HM Treasury confirmed the UK government’s plans for one of the most significant overhauls of the country’s AML regime in decades with its intention to make the FCA the single AML/CTF supervisor for law firms, accountancy practices and trust and company service providers (TCSPs). If implemented, the reforms would bring an end to the current […]
Canada’s privacy overhaul creates a digital super-regulator, raising global questions about data protection independence
Canada has unveiled its most ambitious privacy reform in more than two decades, introducing legislation that would recognize privacy as a fundamental right, strengthen consumer control over personal data, increase protections for children, and impose significant new obligations on organizations handling personal information. While many of the bill’s substantive privacy provisions have been welcomed by […]
SRA pushes ahead with major compliance reforms despite industry opposition
The SRA has confirmed that it will move forward with significant reforms aimed at strengthening protections around client money and improving accountability within law firms, despite strong opposition from the Law Society and representatives of smaller practices. The proposed changes, which are expected to come into force following approval from the Legal Services Board (LSB), […]