Transaction (TA) forms - The Law Society
WEBThese transaction (TA) forms (TA4, TA6, TA7, TA8, TA9, TA10, TA13 and TA15) are for business and residential property sales.
Respond to a subject access request (SAR) - The Law Society
WEBAnyone can ask for a copy of any personal data your practice holds on them. This is known as a subject access request (SAR). You must respond to a request as soon as possible and within one month.
Politically exposed persons - The Law Society
WEBA politically exposed person (PEP) is someone who has been appointed by a community institution, an international body or a state (including the UK) to a high-profile position within the last 12 months. The main aim of applying additional scrutiny to work involving PEPs is to mitigate the risk that the proceeds of bribery and corruption may be ...
High-risk third countries for AML purposes - The Law Society
WEBA list of countries that have been identified as 'high-risk third countries' for anti-money laundering (AML) purposes.
A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language - The Law …
WEBEthnicity is broader than race and has usually been used to refer to long shared cultural experiences, religious practices, traditions, ancestry, language, dialect or national origins (for example, African-Caribbean, Indian, Irish). Ethnicity can be seen as a more positive identity than one forged from the shared negative experiences of racism.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBAn ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
Quick guide to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - The Law …
WEBOur quick guide to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 gives you an overview of the key issues firms need to be aware of as a result of the transposition of the Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive.
Find a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBFind a solicitor in England and Wales using our free website. When you search, you can filter by: your legal issue, for example employment. a postcode, town or country. the name of a solicitor. the name of a firm. The results will show a list of solicitors. You can make a further search for solicitors who speak your language and who provide:
Understanding when someone is deprived of their liberty - The …
WEB20 hours ago · Understanding when someone is deprived of their liberty. We’ve updated our guidance on the law relating to deprivation of liberty. This guidance will help solicitors and people working in health and social care to identify when a deprivation of liberty may be taking place. Since the publication of our original guidance in 2015, there have ...
Bribery Act 2010 - The Law Society
WEBJul 1, 2011 · Bribery Act 2010. The Bribery Act, which came into force on 1 July 2011, makes it an offence for a UK national or person located in the UK to pay or receive a bribe, either directly or indirectly. This practice note explains the key provisions of the Bribery Act in detail. It provides information on procedures that firms can put in place to ...
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