associate news
Latimer Hinks choose ‘highly recommended’ Linetime to manage efficiencies
Latimer Hinks have announced the selection of Linetime to continue improving efficiencies across the firm, citing how the legal business management software was highly recommended throughout the selection process.
Osprey Approach joins Coadjute’s blockchain network to digitally connect the UK property market
Osprey Approach, along with property data provider Search Acumen, and award-winning conveyancing firms AVRillo and PCS Legal, are the latest businesses to join the Coadjute Network, as conveyancers turn to blockchain to transform processes.
Highly-experienced clinical negligence solicitor Elizabeth Maliakal takes on ‘associate’ role at firm
Highly-experienced clinical negligence specialist Elizabeth Maliakal has been promoted to an ‘associate solicitor’ position just months after joining Hudgell Solicitors as part of an acquisition of the clinical negligence practice where she formerly worked.
Why your firm should use will registration and Certainty will search
The National Will Register provides will registration and a will search service that protects law firms, testators, executors and beneficiaries each and every day.
Land Data releases Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence shortlist
Land Data, the National Land Information Service (NLIS) regulator, has today revealed the shortlist of finalists for their upcoming 2021 Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence
Business development and marketing take hardest hit from Covid
Law firms and accounting and financial services (A&FS) firms both took big hits to their business development and sales efforts due to the Covid-19 pandemic with new strategies and more effort required to win new business, according to the 2021 InterAction Marketing & Business Development Survey of law and A&FS firms
London firms fell short during the pandemic
A study of top London organisations – including a number of leading lawyers – has revealed almost half (47%) of firms expect call volumes to increase over the next few months – yet many struggled to manage their switchboard calls or prioritise customer service during the pandemic.
Podcast: Shieldpay and SeedLegals discuss standardising deals
In the latest episode of the Shieldcast, Geoff Dunnett hosts Co-founder and CEO of SeedLegals, Anthony Rose, to discuss the standardisation of documents and deal terms in funding rounds, the macro effects of tech disruptors and what to consider when expanding product offering.
Molo partners with Optimus to provide instant access to conveyancing quotes
Optimus – the conveyancing panel management specialist for mortgage brokers, lenders and estate agents – has today announced that Molo Finance – the UK’s first digital mortgage lender – has partnered with Optimus to provide instant access to conveyancing quotes so customers can seamlessly instruct a top-rated and performance managed solicitor for efficient property transactions, supporting both individuals and limited companies.
Solicitors’ PII market – Miller’s review of the April 2021 renewal season
Miller Insurance provides its latest analysis of the Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance market in this report on the April 2021 renewal season.
Blog
Mazur: when regulators make simple things complicated
What the last six months have shown is that supervision cannot be treated as a background compliance obligation quietly managed somewhere in a firm’s operational processes.
How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
