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The number of property transactions registered in England and Wales climbed 26% over the last quarter, rising to 241,916 in Q1 2021, up from 192,063 in Q4 2020, according to the latest edition of the Conveyancing Market Tracker from Search Acumen, the property data insight and technology provider

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, 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 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.

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, 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

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

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.

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.

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.