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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

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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