Professional and financial risks
Money Covered: The Week That Was – 30 October 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 30 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLawyers Covered - October 2026
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our October 2026 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreUnlawful means conspiracy allegations against solicitors firmly rejected - East-West United Bank S.A. v Gusinski and others [2026] EWHC 2550 (BP)
Claimants against law firms increasingly reach for unlawful means conspiracy instead of or alongside a claim in negligence. In some cases, the attraction of the claim is to give a non-client a potential cause of action against the firm where negligence is unavailable. In other cases, there may be tactical reasons to frame a case in conspiracy.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 23 October 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 23 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 16 October 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 16 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 9 October 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 9 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 2 October 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 2 October 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLawyers Covered - September 2026
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our July 2025 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreSRA's Section 44B Powers Finally Determined After Many Years of Debate
The decision of Mr Justice Butcher in Carter-Ruck Solicitors and another v Solicitors Regulation Authority Limited [2026] EWHC 2416 (KB) has determined that section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974 does not entitle the SRA to compel production of documents or information that is subject to legal professional privilege. He expressed no view on whether it would be desirable for the SRA to have those powers and said that it was ultimately a matter for Parliament. This has profound consequences for existing and (potentially) past investigations and prosecutions and raises a key issue as to the appropriate scope of the SRA's investigations.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 25 September 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 25 September 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreWoodville collapse and regulatory reform – litigation funding in the spotlight
The collapse of Woodville Consultants Ltd (Woodville) has exposed the risks inherent in a litigation funding market that has expanded rapidly over the last decade while remaining largely outside mainstream financial regulation.
Read moreCourt of Appeal confirms DISP redress payments do not support contribution claims
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that regulatory redress paid under the FCA's DISP rules does not amount to a "liability" for the purposes of the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 (the 1978 Act), in a decision with implications for how insurers and firms approach contribution claims arising from regulatory redress schemes.
Read moreMoney Covered The Week That Was - 18 September 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 18 September 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered The Week That Was - 11 September 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 21 August 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 4 September 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 4 September 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 28 August 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 28 August 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 21 August 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 21 August 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLawyers Covered - August 2026
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our August 2026 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 14 August 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 14 August 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 7 August 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 7 August 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 31 July 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 31 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreLawyers Covered - July 2026
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our July 2026 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 24 July 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 24 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 17 July 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 17 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
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