The Impact of UK Sanctions on Russia for Law Firms

2022-04-05T09:43:09+00:00

The UK government and governments around the world have imposed additional and far-reaching sanctions with the aim to persuade Russia to withdraw their position threatening the stability and sovereignty of Ukraine. Obligations in relation to financial sanctions is not a new burden on UK law firms. Firms should already have robust policies, controls and procedures in place to prevent breaches of sanctions legislation. What is new, brought about by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in recent weeks, is the rapid pace of amendments to existing legislation resulting in an unprecedented increase in individuals and entities added to sanctions lists and well as the fast-tracking [...]

The Impact of UK Sanctions on Russia for Law Firms2022-04-05T09:43:09+00:00

Estatesearch: Managing Risk in Estate Administration – Missed Assets and Liabilities

2022-03-08T13:20:04+00:00

Missed Assets and Liabilities - Due diligence, managing risk and best practice Investigating a deceased’s finances is a large part of a Personal Representative’s job during the process of estate administration. It’s one of their primary and most urgent duties and is an essential part of the due diligence, risk management and best practice they are expected to carry out within their role. Unclaimed Assets in the UK 2020 figures from Reclaim Fund Limited - the fund banks pay assets into when they have reached 15 years or more - show that there was a staggering £1.3 billion left in the [...]

Estatesearch: Managing Risk in Estate Administration – Missed Assets and Liabilities2022-03-08T13:20:04+00:00

How to Proactively Prepare Your Law Firm for the Future

2021-11-16T13:57:32+00:00

The uncertain pandemic landscape has permanently shifted the way that law firms do business. The phrase “new normal” has been bandied about for months. But there seems to be little consensus on what that actually means, or on what makes one firm thrive in the current climate while another fails. One thing is clear – the law firms seeking to remain competitive are taking the disruption of the pandemic as an opportunity to re-evaluate their priorities. Client expectations are evolving. Being a “client-centric” law firm involves a mindset shift that puts the client at the heart of decision-making and priorities. [...]

How to Proactively Prepare Your Law Firm for the Future2021-11-16T13:57:32+00:00
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