Join us for the second Legal News Wales Spring Regulatory Event with Clyde & Co, featuring speakers from PII specialist Lockton.
In this free morning event with professional negligence and risk specialists, we will explore the situations where ethical questions are arising, some potential new risks and what can be done to mitigate them.
Ethics – and what is and is not ethical – is a hot topic for the SRA, and we are seeing this in its own decisions and those of the SDT.
Whilst the question of ‘ethics’ is not a new one for solicitors, it is arising in less obvious contexts than might historically have been the case.
For example, in litigation when does sharp practice constitute unethical misconduct? Does the way a firm or individual run a business give rise to ethical issues? Would a breach of obligations relating to client money lead a solicitor’s integrity to be questioned and, if so, when?
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for compliance officers, directors, partners, team leads and anyone with an interest in / need to hear more about the regulatory climate in the legal profession.
What to expect?
Our event is free to attend, and includes an opportunity to network, question our speakers about the current regulatory climate and speak to peers in a relaxed, informal environment.
Chatham House Rules apply to ensure a safe space for all to share.
Timings & Venue
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
- 9:30am: Doors open
- 10:00am: Event starts
- 12:00pm: Event closes
Speakers
We will be joined by regulatory and risk specialists, including:
Tom Bedford, Partner, Clyde & Co
Tom is a Partner in the Bristol office of Clyde & Co. He defends professionals, but especially solicitors, from claims, as well as investigations and prosecutions brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
His practice is varied, and he has defended national firms as well as smaller practices from claims arising across most practice areas. He has particular experience of group actions, including claims arising from investment schemes.
He has also defended lawyers and firms from SRA investigations and referrals to the SDT. These cases often involve sensitive, health-related issues. He also advises insurers on policy coverage issues.
During Tom’s career, he has completed two secondments with SRA participating insurers. He also co-founded the insurance mentoring scheme, “Mentoring the Market”. He regularly writes about and delivers talks on issues impacting the legal profession.
Tom is ranked by both Legal 500 (Tier 1, next generation partner) and Chambers (Band 2). Click here to view his full profile.
Nicola Anthony, Risk Manager, Lockton
Nicola specialises in mitigating the risks facing financial and professional firms. Her diverse career experience assists her in delivering comprehensive risk management support and innovative risk transfer solutions for law firms. She has particular expertise in Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance and Anti Money Laundering.
Before joining Lockton Nicola worked for a global insurance broker, providing risk management support and guidance to top 100 law firms. She was a Regulatory Supervision Manager at a legal regulator, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). During which time she was a member of the Legal Sector Affinity Group and attended meetings which discussed the implementation and transposition of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the Legal Sector Guidance that followed.
Her experience allows her to inform clients on key risk areas such as Anti Money Laundering and other emerging risks, as well as working with clients and prospects to find bespoke solutions to ensure they remain compliant with the latest regulations affecting the legal sector.
Book now
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With our greatest thanks to NatWest Cymru for their support and hospitality in hosting our event.
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