For the last few years, the SRA’s annual AML data collection has been treated by many firms as a compliance formality. Fill in the numbers, hit the deadline, move on. That approach is now genuinely risky. Here’s why 2026 is different. The AI Cross-Check The SRA is deploying AI analytics this year to cross-reference AML… Read more: The SRA’s AML Questionnaire Is About to Get Much Harder to Bluff

If your firm handles conveyancing, the definition of a “Tax Adviser” just got a lot broader. HMRC has confirmed that new mandatory registration rules will encompass almost all conveyancing professionals. With significant penalties for non-compliance, understanding these HMRC Agent Services Account (ASA) updates is critical for your firm’s survival. Is My Conveyancing Firm a “Tax… Read more: HMRC Tax Adviser Registration: What Conveyancers Need to Know for 2026

Updates to the UK’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) landscape are on the horizon. On March 25, 2026, the UK Government laid the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 before Parliament. For legal professionals, these changes aren’t just administrative, they will require a proactive review of how practices manage risk and client data. What’s Changing?… Read more: Navigating Change: The 2026 Reform of Money Laundering Regulations