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When the Law Society engaged in a profession-wide survey in 2023, the pressures felt by solicitors to comply with their regulatory requirements were made clear. 81% of respondents saw regulatory compliance as either ‘challenging’ or ‘extremely challenging’, with smaller firms more likely to see increased regulatory obligations as ‘extremely challenging’. By extension, the survey also revealed that 68% of respondents viewed regulatory compliance as a high priority, while an equally significant number of solicitors made clear that the Law Society could improve its offering around regulatory communication.

New developments

In response to this feedback, the Law Society has taken deliberate and proactive steps towards refining the delivery of its regulatory functions, and the supports it provides. A new regulatory communications function has been created, with the purpose of increasing practical support and guidance to solicitors with all aspects of regulatory compliance.

In addition, and in an effort to lead best practice with the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), a dedicated AML unit has been established, which will focus on improving the supports provided to solicitors to help meet their statutory AML obligations. 

Another initiative has been the launch of the Regulation Answers helpline and hub, Regulation Answers is a free solicitor support, providing a range of guidance and information resources on all areas of regulatory compliance.

Questions and feedback

The Law Society is here to help and wants to develop its supports in ways that best match the needs of the profession. If you have any questions or suggestions, we want to hear from you. To provide feedback, there is a comment box on the Regulation Answers hub, or you can email regulationanswers@lawsociety.ie directly.