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Get the latest guidance from the SRA and Law Society who made key announcements at the April event
This conference represents a unique opportunity to gain practical understanding of the reporting and relationship management process for law firms and ABSs, and their COLPs and COFAs; and for those officeholders to build deeper relationships with their counterparts in other firms. Rachel Khiara, Partner, Khiara Law
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Managing Partners 2nd COLP & COFA conference is back by popular demand following a highly successful event in April, at which the SRA and Law Society announced new guidance in their keynote speeches. The timing could not be better. Whilst by October, it is likely that your nomination for COLP and COFA will have been approved by the SRA, this probably means that your own work and responsibilities are just beginning. As the designated compliance officer, you will need to plan carefully now in order to hit the ground running come January 1st when you must start fulfilling your duties. But do you really understand what is expected of you, and what fulfilling your obligation means in practice? With potentially massive penalties for your firm and the possibility of you being held personally accountable for any failures to comply, how do you ensure that there are no nasty surprises waiting for you? For the past two years, risk leaders in law firms have grappled with ensuring they are ready to comply with the new regulation; however this may be new to you as the COFA, or as the COLP if you have not previously been responsible for the risk management in your firm. There is much uncertainty as to how these relationships with the SRA will be managed and how your new responsibilities will affect your current workload or fee earning potential. Failing to plan is planning to fail; this one-day conference ensures you have the tools and guidance you need to successfully embrace your new role as a compliance officer. Our research showed that people have differing views regarding taking on this role. Whether you are relishing this opportunity to instil change or tentatively accepting this as a necessary means to an end, as COLP or COFA you will be held accountable and need to ensure firm wide compliance. Managing Partners intensive one-day conference is designed to accommodate the unique challenges of both the COLP and the COFA by providing expert speakers, networking opportunities and streamed sessions to deliver the information that is most pertinent to you and your role. This conference will arm you with best practice when stepping into a role with added responsibility and explore what you should be doing in the first 100 days as the COLP or COFA. You will also gain expert guidance on how you can engage your firm and gain essential support and compliance, as well as exploring which areas you should be highlighting as potential problematic areas. Has your firm
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Attendance at this conference qualifies for 5 hours of SRA accredited CPD (at intermediate/advanced level). To claim your hours, quote provider code: EEW/ARCL. Attendance at this conference can count towards CPD for ICAEW members if it meets the training and development needs relevant to the members current role.
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09:40 OPENING KEYNOTE: Ensuring firm wide compliance and anticipating problematic areas
10:20 The first 100 days in the COLP or COFA role: First actions, first conversations to have
11:00 Morning coffee break 11:30 Outcomes-focused regulation and your role in supporting firm-wide compliance: A view from the Solicitors Regulation Authority 12:10 Supervision and enforcement: What should you expect?
Understanding what your regulator will look for and expect in terms of reporting Guidance on the support and consultation offered by regulators Building a good relationship with your regulator Elliott Vigar, Head of Regulation, The Law Society Samantha Barrass, Executive Director Supervision, Risk, Education and Training and International Affairs, Solicitors Regulation Authority
12:50 Networking lunch break 13:50 PANEL: Building a good relationship with partners, the firm and members
Maintaining open and transparent communication lines Successfully managing disputes between the COLP/COFA and partners Protecting yourself and ensuring compliance Robert Farrant, Head of Risk Management, Mills & Reeve Chris Bull, Principal, Edge International Matt Moore, Director of Consultancy Services, Colpline
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CASE STUDY: Overview of lessons learnt and outcomes, examining the role of a potential COFA A holistic approach aligned to the firms risk agenda Setting up of a Compliance Board and its real life challenges Monitoring and reporting in the lead up to COFA Changing the culture to ensure compliance Kathryn Fleming, Finance Director, Eversheds COFA PANEL: Interactive discussion exploring the personal impact of taking on the role An opportunity to discuss your concerns for taking on the role of the COFA with our panel of experts, exploring: Juggling the workload Personal liability Succession and contingency plans Time requirements to successfully fulfil the role Personal concerns relating to taking on the role Nick Lakhani, Finance Director, asb law Tracey Calvert, Director, Oakalls Consultancy Tim Nash, Chief Executive, Edwin Coe
STREAM A COLP 15:40 WORKSHOP: Essential guidance for the COLP on reporting and
classifying breaches What should be reported worked examples and table discussions What constitutes a material breach and what doesnt? Practical guidance for drafting the annual report Michelle Garlick, Partner, Weightmans
STREAM B COFA
WORKSHOP: Essential guidance on reporting and relationship with regulator What should be reported worked examples and table discussions Practical guidance for drafting the annual report Ongoing relationship with regulator Developments in account rules Chris Bull, Principal, Edge International
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