Compliance

Risk Management and Compliance are now priority areas for all practices and practitioners. Recent changes to regulations have led to firms and their employees receiving substantial penalties for not adhering to these rules.

This course will provide a synopsis of the range of obligations now faced and practical guidance on how to ensure your practice and your firm comply with these.

A synopsis of Practice Rules, Guidance and Principles for all practising Scottish solicitors

A comparison with the SRA Regime in England & Wales and what the future might look like

Review of developments in the areas of conflict of interest and confidentiality

A brief review of AML & POCA requirements

An update on risk management with focus on remote working and electronic communication

A brief look at data management pitfalls and consequences of breach

An update on best practice in claims/complaints handling.

The event begins at 2pm. Delegate registration is open from 1:30pm.