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22 January 2021
Issue: 7917 / Categories: Legal News , Cyber , Covid-19 , Risk management
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NLJ this week: Brexit, cyber, pandemic

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There may be trouble ahead, not least with IT security, business uncertainty, the pandemic and Brexit

Risk and compliance solicitor Frank Maher, partner at Legal Risk, suggests a few areas of risk for law firms to focus on as we begin the year.

Money laundering and financial sanctions rules have changed, requiring firms to reassess their exposure.

Another issue to consider is the option of having separate cyber cover―a subject professional indemnity insurers are increasingly asking about.

Read Frank Maher’s article here.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

DWF—11 appointments

DWF—11 appointments

DWF strengthens North West teams with 11 newly qualified solicitors

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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