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We want to help solicitors and law firms stop criminals using our profession to launder money by reinforcing the basics of anti-money laundering compliance.

We have launched a review of our overall approach to protecting consumers who place their trust in regulated law firms – our consumer protection review.

Raise awareness of criminals who use IT to steal money and sensitive information

We want to keep those who work in the legal sector informed of how the Government’s financial sanctions regime affects them and the work they do.

Users of immigration and asylum legal services can be some of the most vulnerable people in society. The consequences of poor legal services can be particularly severe, long-lasting, and difficult to rectify for this group.

We are investigating a number of solicitors working on behalf of the Post Office connected to the Public Inquiry into the Horizon system and criminal charges brought against sub-postmasters.

Solicitors should not get involved in abusive litigation on behalf of their clients - including strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs).

We want to help support and develop the 34,500 solicitors working in in-house across England and Wales by providing them a range of support and information specific to their needs, and the day-to-day challenges of their role.