The new National Risk Assessment (NRA) guidance highlights that the legal sector remains a prime target for criminal activities.
The latest updates to the UK national risk assessments mark a significant shift, reflecting increased threats from geopolitical conflict, emerging technologies, and weak business defenses, with legal firms under scrutiny.
Published by HM Treasury and the Home Office, the updated NRA is based on regulatory data, intelligence reports, and industry supervisor feedback, incorporating five years of lessons learned.
The legal sector remains an attractive target for criminals.
Author's summary: New NRA guidance highlights legal sector's vulnerability.