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CILEx Regulation welcomes new Chair
Friday, 25 June 2021Jonathan Rees has been appointed Chair of CILEx Regulation (CRL), the independent regulator of CILEX members, firms and specialist lawyers authorised for independent practice.
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Helping us can help you too: The mutual benefits of cooperating with your regulator
Thursday, 3 June 2021Principle 4, Outcome 4.1 of the CILEx Code of Conduct requires you to comply with your legal and regulatory obligations and deal with regulators and ombudsmen openly, promptly and cooperatively. In this article, CILEx Regulation focuses on the particular benefits of cooperation during a misconduct investigation.
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The Legal Ombudsman’s top tips for best practice complaint handling
Monday, 24 May 2021We have spent some time with law firms on a 1:1 basis over the last year and picked up on some common themes which we feel are creating barriers to resolving first tier complaints.
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CILEx Regulation firm celebrates six months since opening during unprecedented year
Tuesday, 23 March 2021Boyletts Law opened on 1 September 2020, shortly after the the country had come out of the first lockdown. Despite opening during one of the toughest times both economically and emotionally, the firm is ahead of target and is going from strength to strength.
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Comparison sites, customer reviews and legal services
Wednesday, 10 March 2021For many people, comparison and review sites have become part of how they choose products and services. These sites are also gradually playing more of a role in helping consumers choose legal services. Find out how comparison sites can help consumers choose a law firm and how legal regulators are working to bring together comparison sites and law firms.
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Maintaining high standards in your personal and professional life
Monday, 8 March 2021One of the key professional principles, enshrined in Principle 2 of the CILEx Code of Conduct, is the requirement to maintain high standards of professional and personal conduct and justify public trust in you, your profession, and the provision of legal services.
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Starting my own firm was too good an opportunity to miss
Wednesday, 17 February 2021Currently the only CILEx-regulated family law firm in the UK, Hollan Family Law is part of a growing community choosing to start up with CILEx Regulation
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Improving comparison information for consumers – take part in our pilot
Wednesday, 27 January 2021A legal sector pilot scheme is being launched which aims to further improve the information available to the public when choosing a legal services provider.
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Serious and organised crime – a £37 billion problem
Friday, 22 January 2021CEO Carilyn Burman explains how in 2021 CILEx Regulation continues to work with the regulated community and the public in protecting them from criminal activity. Either side of the holiday season has seen the publication of two documents that are vital in how we work together to deal with the problem of serious and organised crime, which costs the country £37 billion every year, and particularly money laundering.
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Legal Sector Affinity Group publishes new AML guidance for the legal sector
Wednesday, 20 January 2021The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has today published new UK AML guidance for the legal sector. This replaces previous versions of the guidance and has been published in draft form, pending approval by the Treasury.
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