Professional Ethics in Legal Practice - Managing Risk & Regulatory Change

Introduction

Against a backdrop of increasing regulatory scrutiny, evolving professional obligations and emerging technological challenges, ethical decision-making remains central to legal practice.

This practical webinar will explore key developments in the regulatory landscape and consider how lawyers can navigate ethical challenges while maintaining professional standards, protecting client interests and preserving public trust.

Using recent examples and regulatory themes, expert speaker Trevor Hellawell will highlight the issues practitioners need to be aware of and offer practical guidance for managing ethical risk in day-to-day practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The key regulatory developments, enforcement trends and areas of increasing scrutiny affecting legal professionals
• How the SRA Principles and Codes of Conduct apply in practice when dealing with ethical dilemmas and competing obligations
• Common ethical risks and practical approaches to managing them effectively
• The impact of AI, emerging technologies and evolving ways of working on professional responsibilities
• Lessons from recent regulatory and disciplinary cases and their implications for practitioners
• Future regulatory priorities and what they may mean for firms and individual lawyers
• Practical steps to strengthen ethical decision-making, minimise regulatory risk and maintain public trust and confidence in the profession

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 20th August 2026

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