Welcome to your Access Legal Fusion newsletter
Each edition brings you the latest updates, practical tips, and expert insights to ensure your success every step of the way.
We are pleased to announce the release of v.25.4
This update includes:
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is introducing a new interim billing service following the May 2025 cyber attack. To ensure uninterrupted Legal Aid billing, Fusion now automatically derives the required fee code at the point of generating export files, based on existing Legal Aid case information.
Release: 24th October 2025
Stay ahead with our expert-led webinars
Join our monthly webinars featuring industry specialists who'll help you get more from your software and stay compliant.
Expect practical optimisation tips, the latest legal compliance updates, and exclusive insights into upcoming product features. Each session is designed to enhance your business practices and keep you competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Webinar Title | Date & Time | Registration Details |
November Compliance Update | Thursday, 6 November at 12:30pm | |
Ask Me Anything with Legal AI Expert, Uwais Iqbal | Tuesday, 11 November at 2:00pm | |
Law Firm Financial Management | Thursday, 13 November at 12:30pm | |
The State of The UK Conveyancing Market 2025 - Where do conveyancers go from here? | On-demand | |
Redefining the Future of Legal Technology - Smarter, Safer, AI-Powered Case Management | On-demand | |
October Compliance Update | On-demand | |
October AML Update | On-demand |
Be aware: spot and avoid phishing emails
We’re seeing more phishing emails that look like they’re from people you trust - but they’re not. These messages may include QR codes, links, or attachments designed to steal your information. Email security systems work hard to block these threats, but some may still reach your inbox.
Please stay alert and look out for:
Unexpected or urgent requests
Slight misspellings in email addresses or names
Poor grammar or unusual formatting
Links or attachments you weren’t expecting
If something feels off, don’t click - report it.
Need help or advice? Our team is here to support you.
Get instant help with billing and account queries 24/7
We've launched a new Account Support experience to help you resolve billing, invoice, and account-related questions more quickly.
Note: This service is specifically for account matters - for technical or software support, please continue using your usual channels.
What's changed
Our Access Digital Assistant is now available 24/7 to answer questions about your account, payments, and billing matters. This means faster resolutions for routine queries and more time for our team to focus on complex issues that need human expertise. When you need additional support, you can still connect directly with our Customer Experience team.
What Account Support can help with
This service covers billing and account queries, including:
Getting invoices and account statements
Making remittances and setting up direct debits
Managing purchase orders
Updating your company details or contact information
Understanding account reconciliation
Ready to try it?
Visit the Account Support page and click the 
icon in the bottom-right corner. Select Ask a Question and describe your account or billing query - the more specific you are, the faster we can help.
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By subscribing to our status notifications, you'll be among the first to know about any issues affecting your services, enabling you to plan accordingly and keep your teams informed.
Benefits of subscribing
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How to subscribe
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Failure to prevent fraud: putting it into practice
The Access Legal Risk & Compliance Services are pleased to announce the first of a new series of monthly training sessions launching in January 2026 to give customers the opportunity to learn about some key topics and processes direct from our expert Compliance Consultancy Team.
Our first session will be held on 28th January and hosted by Miriam Dobosz, our Senior Risk and Compliance Associate, and will focus on the recent Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence. Mariam will discuss what this means for the Legal Sector, it's application and items to consider.
Agenda
This 2 hour session will help translate the legislation into the practical action you need to take.
Legal requirements
Requirements for law firms
Applicable offences
Where to start?
Practical tips
How to book
For our FlexPoints Customers, you can book your seat via our Services Catalogue for 220 FlexPoints - please select Risk and Compliance Team Monthly Training.
Alternatively, you can secure your spot for £400 +VAT by emailing [email protected] with the subject header "Risk and Compliance Team Monthly Training" for a member of the Team to get in touch.
Got a suggestion for a topic you'd like to see covered in a session? Send your suggestions to the Team now
Navigating the SRA Accounts Rules: practical tips for fee earners and COFAs
Client money is one of the most sensitive areas in legal practice - and the SRA Accounts Rules are here to ensure it’s handled with care. While the rules are more streamlined than previous versions, breaches still happen. One of the most common? Residual balances left on matter files after legal work is complete.
Rosanna Davenport, Risk and Compliance Associate, provides a practical guide for Fee Earners and COFAs on how to avoid common SRA Accounts Rules breaches and how to strengthen your internal controls. Read the full article >