Latest Sectoral Risk Assessment Highlights Technology Risks The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) updated its Sectoral Risk Assessment on 6 August 2026, and the latest revisions tell firms where the regulator now expects their attention to go. Alongside the familiar high-risk areas of conveyancing and client accounts, the technology section has…
Cyber-attacks against regulated businesses are becoming increasingly prevalent and are no longer a hypothetical risk to be addressed at some point in the future. Businesses of all sizes are being targeted, and the consequences run from regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage through to direct financial loss and the inability to…
Cyber-attacks against law firms are becoming increasingly prevalent and are no longer a hypothetical risk to be addressed at some point in the future. Firms of all sizes are being targeted, and the consequences run from regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage through to direct financial loss and the inability to…
Welcome to the latest RACO Roundup for March 2026! We’re keeping you ahead and informed with essential updates in the world of law and compliance. This month, we’re focusing on two critical operational risks facing law firms: the record surge in Legal Ombudsman complaints and urgent data protection requirements around…
Cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent, and law firms are among the most targeted victims, putting client data, business operations, and regulatory compliance at risk. It’s not just because of the personal data firms hold; they are targeted because they hold high-value data, including confidential case details, commercially sensitive information, and…
Welcome to the Regulation & Compliance Office’s fortnightly roundup, where we look at all the latest stories to keep you ahead and informed in the world of law and compliance. The RACO roundup is just another way in which we keep the solicitors and other law professionals we work with in…
What Should a Law Firm Consider? Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining a lot more attention in the legal sector as more Firms turn to forms of AI to assist in a variety of tasks. Concerns are starting to be raised about the impact of over-reliance on AI and how…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded a Hampshire law firm after a cyber-attack which resulted in hackers accessing sensitive client details. The data watchdog discovered that the firm fell short of its obligation to implement robust security measures. As a result, hackers were able to access the firm’s secure…