Introducing a Fitness to Practise Regime – A New Approach to Regulatory Misconduct – The SRA Consultation on Rule Changes on Health & Wellbeing at Work – Ten-Minute Talk
May 5th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
The SRA recently launched a new consultation on proposed rule changes on health and wellbeing at work, following their recent guidance and thematic review on workforce environments. The consultation proposes the introduction of a limited fitness to practise regime, enabling the SRA to place conditions or restrictions on a solicitors Practising Certificate where a medical […]
The SRA Consultation on Rule Changes on Health & Wellbeing at Work: Treating Colleagues With Respect – A Welcome Progression or Regulatory Overreach? – Ten-Minute Talk
April 29th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
On 4 March 2022, the SRA launched a new consultation on proposed rule changes on health and wellbeing at work, following on from their recent guidance and thematic review on workplace environments. The consultation proposes the following change to the Code of Conduct for Individuals and Firms: ‘You treat colleagues fairly and with respect. You […]
Effective Supervision and Support: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 3
March 10th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the third of our three-part video series on the SRA review, Partners Emma Bartlett and Andrew Pavlovic focus on the need for law firms to put in place effective systems of supervision, discussing the following: The role of effective supervision in cultivating the right culture What effective supervision looks like The SRA rules regarding supervision and the circumstances […]
International Women’s Day 2022 – #BreakTheBias
March 8th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In support of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign theme #BreakTheBias, we invited our colleagues at CM Murray LLP to share their own experiences of breaking biases and to reflect on the importance of challenging stereotypes and discrimination, as and when we see it in our everyday lives. IWD presents us with an opportunity […]
What are the Key Issues for Law Firms to Consider when Planning a Merger? – Ten-Minute Talk
March 2nd, 2022 by Stuart Smith
There are many reasons why a law firm may consider a merger. Mergers can be a useful way of expanding into different practice areas or locations, to increase the operational capacity and efficiency of the firm, increase its revenue and market growth, or for succession planning purposes. In the latest episode of our Ten-Minute Talks […]
Creating a “Speak-Up” Culture: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 2
March 1st, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the second of our three-part video series on the SRA review, Partners Beth Hale and Andrew Pavlovic focus on the need for law firms to create a “speak-up” culture, considering the inherent challenges that law firms face in cultivating such a culture, and discussing what firms can do to encourage the reporting of: Mistakes […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing: SRA Workplace Culture Review – Part 1
February 22nd, 2022 by Stuart Smith
On 8 February 2022, the SRA published a thematic review into law firm culture, focusing on how firms can improve and maintain their workplace culture, ensuring employees feel supported, risks are managed, and clients are protected. In this three-part video series, we focus on the following key themes coming out of the report: Mental health and […]
How Can Firms Apply Positive Action Successfully in the Workplace? – Ten-Minute Talk
February 11th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
To mark Race Equality Week 2022, “an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace”, we are delighted to share with you the latest episode of our Ten-Minute Talks video series, this time focusing on positive action in the workplace. In supporting this year’s […]
Managing Partner, Clare Murray, and Partner and General Counsel, Beth Hale, discuss lessons for employers and firms arising from the Sue Gray report, following the investigation into the Downing Street and Whitehall gathering.
Regulatory Trends for Lawyers in 2022: Personal Misconduct, Junior Lawyer Mistakes, and Cyber-Security – Ten-Minute Talk
January 27th, 2022 by Stuart Smith
In the third episode of our Ten-Minute Talks video series, our Managing Partner, Clare Murray, and Regulatory and Professional Discipline Partner, Andrew Pavlovic, look at three key regulatory trends that firms and solicitors need to be aware of in 2022.