For years, many newly established law firms felt they had a “grace period” before falling under the intense gaze of an SRA AML Audit. The logic was simple: without years of historical data or a track record of completed data questionnaires, these firms sat comfortably in a middle-of-the-road risk category. However, the latest OPBAS (Office… Read more: New Firms, New Focus: Why the SRA is Closing the “Two-Year Gap”

A recent Financial Times report on the state of anti-money laundering (AML) supervision in the UK has sent a clear message to the professional services sector: while compliance is improving, enforcement still lacks the “teeth” necessary to be a true deterrent. At Lexsure, we perform Independent AML Audits for a wide range of legal firms… Read more: AML Supervision: The “Paper Tiger” Era is Ending

Outsourcing SDLT used to be about efficiency. In 2026, it might be about exposure. Between HMRC changes, tightening CQS scrutiny, lender panel wording and sharper PII underwriting, SDLT outsourcing may move from an “operational shortcut” to potential compliance risk. Here is where conveyancing firms are vulnerable. 1. HMRC: Who Is Actually Giving the Tax Advice?… Read more: The SDLT Time Bomb: Are You Outsourcing Your Liability?