Five Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Risk Assessment
The new National Risk Assessment (NRA) guidance indicates that the legal sector remains a target for criminals.
The latest UK national risk assessments, published by HM Treasury and the Home Office, reflect increased threats from geopolitical conflict, emerging technologies, and weak business defenses.
Legal firms are particularly in the spotlight due to their involvement in areas such as property transactions, company formations, trusts, and international clients.
The legal sector remains an attractive target for criminals.
The updated NRA is based on regulatory data, intelligence reports, and industry feedback, representing five years of learning and a significant shift in risk assessment.
Author's summary: New NRA guidance highlights the legal sector's vulnerability to criminal activity.