Managing Conflicts of Interest in a Law Firm - Update & Best Practice

Introduction

Conflicts of interest, if not properly identified and managed, can erode trust, damage a firm’s reputation, and result in serious regulatory breaches.

This practical webinar will explore how law firms can recognise, assess, and manage conflicts of interest in line with their professional and regulatory obligations. Aimed at compliance staff, fee earners, and partners, this webinar will provide clear guidance on when and how to disclose conflicts, as well as the steps required to mitigate them effectively.

Drawing on real-world examples, this webinar will highlight best practices for compliance and examine the SRA’s expectations around integrity, transparency, and acting in the best interests of clients.

On completion of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding of how to protect your firm’s integrity while meeting regulatory standards and maintaining public trust.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What constitutes a conflict of interest
• The SRA’s regulatory framework on conflicts, including:
• SRA Principles 1, 2, 5 & 7
• SRA Code of Conduct - Section 6
• Code of Conduct for Firms - Paragraphs 6.1 - 6.2
• When you can and cannot act, and exceptions under SRA rules
• Consent, safeguards, and written disclosure requirements
• Real examples - what has gone wrong in SRA disciplinary cases
• Creating and implementing conflict-checking systems

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 16th February 2026

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