Tuesday 27 January | 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for law firm regulation. AML supervision for solicitors is moving towards eventual regulation by the FCA. Meanwhile, the SRA is tightening expectations following its latest AML report, and the Mazur judgment has put long-standing litigation practices under the spotlight.
At the same time, pooled client accounts and client money protections are under review, with new due diligence expectations emerging from changes to the Money Laundering Regulations.
In this webinar, we took you through the key regulatory and risk trends defining the year ahead for UK law firms. From the transition from the SRA to the FCA as Single Professional Services Supervisor, to the fallout from Mazur, pooled client account reforms, sanctions risk, and AI hallucination risks, we focused on what partners, COLPs, COFAs and MLROs should have on their agenda for 2026 and beyond.
Watch this on-demand webinar from VinciWorks and Compliance Office experts for practical insights and answers to key questions on the regulatory outlook for UK law firms in 2026.
What this webinar covered
The shift from the SRA to the FCA as AML supervisor, and what the Single Professional Services Supervisor means in practice for law firms
Lessons for firms from the SRA’s latest AML report, including common findings on FWRA, source of funds and training
The Mazur judgment and who can lawfully conduct litigation, including implications for paralegals, legal executives and the use of AI in casework
Proposed changes on pooled client accounts and client money, including new due diligence expectations under the draft 2025 MLR amendments
Sanctions, fraud and professional discipline trends affecting law firms, including recent cases and SFO and OFSI expectations