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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

OPBAS Reviews Law Society's Activities

OPBAS Reviews Law Society's Activities

The Office for Professional Body AML Supervision (OPBAS), a part of the Financial Conduct Authority, has begun a review of the activities of the Law Society of England and Wales in their role as a supervisory body under the 2017 Money Laundering regulations.

This process is effectively an audit of the Society's advice and guidance-giving functions. It also encompasses the relationship between the Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who have responsibility for investigating, monitoring and enforcing solicitors' compliance with AML regulations.