Kinch Robinson

30/08/2026

Accurate time recording isn't just an administrative requirement, it is a core pillar of client trust and professional standards.

Our latest Ethics Essentials training scenario follows solicitors Fred and Amy, as an offhand chat in the canteen reveals just how far Amy has taken the over-recording of time. What are Fred’s regulatory duties once he knows what Amy has been doing?

https://kinchrobinson.com/2026/08/27/ethics-over-recording-time/

We are excited to announce the release of our latest addition to our Ethics Essentials training suite - Over-recording Time.

28/08/2026

The Legal Ombudsman has given a strong indication that it will publish case decisions in full, but not until next year at the earliest.

The complaints handler consulted earlier this year on changes to its publication policy as it currently only publishes full details of cases where there are public interest issues or opportunities to learn from law firms' mistakes.

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/ombudsman-defends-fairness-of-publishing-cases-in-full/5127756.article

Complaints-handler says current practice of publishing decision data alone is not transparent.

27/08/2026

Solicitors must take account of their clients' attributes, needs and circumstances and adapt their services appropriately.

Our latest training course will help you to comply with the Equality Act and the SRA Codes of Conduct to identify vulnerable clients and make adaptations to your legal service.

https://kinchrobinson.com/courses/working-vulnerable-clients/

Learn to identify vulnerable clients and adapt your services for better understanding and access to your expert legal advice.

25/08/2026

Reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority about solicitors' competence rose by 48% to over 4,000 last year.

The SRA's annual assessment of continuing competence said some solicitors "continue to face challenges documenting their reflection and carrying out narrow learning and development".

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/big-spike-in-competence-related-reports-to-the-sra

Reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority about solicitors' competence rose by 48% to over 4,000 last year, the regulator has revealed.

23/08/2026

Check out our handy one-page summary of the SRA's Warning Notice on the Misuse of AI, which was published August 2026.

Easy to download and pin somewhere prominent, as a reminder of the risks of hallucinations and loss of confidentiality every time an AI tool is used, and of the relevant cases, standards and regulations.

Get in touch if you'd like a PDF copy, or for more info on our AI training - [email protected]

21/08/2026

Academics have warned that the SRA plans for solicitors to attend compulsory 3 hour ethics discussions "could lead to a 'box-ticking' approach", rather than it being an activity which is capable of adding value across the organisation.

Compulsory ethics discussions are one of the three main elements in the SRA’s plans for a beefed-up continuing competence regime, published in April.

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/compulsory-ethics-discussions-risk-becoming-another-box-to-tick

Solicitors Regulation Authority plans for solicitors to attend compulsory three-hour ethics discussions “could lead to a ‘box-ticking’ approach”, academics have warned.

20/08/2026

Data protection failures aren't rare, and they aren't confined to firms with weak systems.

They happen because good people, under pressure, make mistakes.

Training built around how breaches actually happen in a law firm and what to do about them, rather than generic compliance content, is what can make the difference.

We've developed practical data protection e-learning courses designed specifically for law firms.

https://kinchrobinson.com/2026/08/18/data-protection-for-law-firms/

£60,000, 194 emails & 43 days: what law firms keep getting wrong on data protection.

19/08/2026

The SRA published a new warning notice this week on the use of AI in legal practice.

Two concerns are highlighted: AI generated hallucinations making their way into court submissions, and confidential client information being entered into AI tools without adequate safeguards.

Both have already surfaced in recent case law that has been widely reported and commented on, including the Upper Tribunal's comments in UK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] UKUT 81 (IAC), on the risks public AI tools pose to legal professional privilege.

AI does not change the professional standards solicitors are held to.

A required read for anyone using AI day to day: https://update.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/misuse-ai/

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the provision of legal services by regulated firms and individuals.

18/08/2026

Transform your training sessions into engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Designing a Training Course is ideal for anyone who prepares or delivers training, providing a structured approach to captivate your audience and land your messages everytime.

Even the most technical or routine topics can become compelling when designed right.

https://kinchrobinson.com/courses/designing-a-training-course/

Designing a Training Course will help you turn even the dullest material into an exciting and memorable experience for your audience.

16/08/2026

Having successfully navigated one of the most challenging exams in legal training, Legal Cheek's Nadia Ismail shares what helped her along the way

https://www.legalcheek.com/2026/08/i-passed-sqe1-6-practical-tips-so-you-can-too/

Having successfully navigated one of the most challenging exams in legal training, Legal Cheek's Nadia Ismail shares what helped her along the way