associate news
Fall-throughs are on the rise, how can you protect your clients’ fees?
In the latest index, The House Buyer Bureau revealed that there has been a sharp increase in both the number of property transactions falling through in Q3 2022 as well as associated costs.
Why firm-wide risk assessments should be the cornerstone of your AML strategy
We spoke with Kate Burt, Legl’s Head of Risk & Compliance, about why firm-wide risk assessments are an integral part of your law firm’s AML strategy.
Moneypenny and insight6 join forces to help transform customer experience
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has partnered with customer experience specialists, insight6. The partnership will see the organisations collaborate to offer businesses advanced, consultancy-led analysis of their customer experience (CX) – as well as help make the link between CX and commercial growth.
New conveyancing guide focused on profitability and people benefits
InfoTrack’s new guide for conveyancers is designed to help identify opportunities to prosper against the tighter economic backdrop of 2023. The eBook provides advice on the tools and technology firms can rely on to improve their commercial performance as well as the experience of the teams using it.
Conveyancers vote for top 14 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales
The top 14 local land charges teams in England and Wales, as voted for by conveyancers and solicitors, have been revealed by Land Data, the authoritative land and property data expert, in its Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence shortlist.
New look for conveyancing experts
Redbrick Solutions have unveiled a new look website this week, after many months of planning and development.
Understanding Bona Vacantia in England & Wales vs. Scotland
When dealing with intestacies, legal professionals may come across unclaimed estates and inheritance.
Property values bear the brunt of this challenging economic environment
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price decreased by 0.2% between November and December 2022, following an increase of 0.5% in the previous month.
Moneypenny returns to judging panel for front-of-house excellence awards
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, will return to the judging panel for the Corporate Receptionist of the Year Award.
Why law firms should embrace digital in 2023
With the rise of digital legal service providers, lucrative commercial clients have never had it so easy.
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Why is Andrew Malkinson still paying for a crime he didn’t commit?
Like many in my profession and beyond, I have been moved by the case of Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in prison for an awful crime he did not commit.
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
