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Standards & Ethics

Working from home doesn’t mean a relaxation of the rules

around risk and compliance.

• Current circumstances have created a paradise for

criminals so please ensure that your AML due diligence

is thorough and remember those red flags.

• Be aware of your surroundings and the need to

maintain client confidentiality, especially during

telephone calls or video conferencing.

• Keep data safe – only remove from the office what

you absolutely need to and then look after it.

• Supervision must be regular and meaningful and

your file review calendars must be up to date.

A date for the diary – we are having a further visit from ISO on

6 November when they will be undertaking random file reviews.

If you have any queries around records, please direct

them to Bev Scriven while any matter opening queries,

please direct to Jenine in the first instance.

Knowledge Services

In Knowledge Services, we find the links in the ‘Knowledge

are working hard to structure Resources’ section in your legal

knowledge resources so that department’s area on Oracle.

they facilitate remote working,

including switching print Liz Gwillim will be in touch with

materials to online. you soon to arrange training

on existing and new online

The firm already subscribes to knowledge resources.

many online books. You will

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