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Following the return to school on the 8th of March, this week marks another step forward in the lifting of UK Covid restrictions with ‘outside socialising’ now allowed again for 6 people or 2 households. None of us know exactly what is around the corner for the economy, but as this morning’s headlines report that almost 60% of UK adults have now had their first dose vaccinations, many businesses will be feeling more positive, and recognising the important contribution technology has made to their businesses during these challenging times so far.

The next census of England and Wales took place on Sunday 21 March – a survey that happens every ten years and which provides a unique snapshot in time. Every household in England and Wales must fill in the census. The information provided helps organisations make decisions on planning and what is needed to fund local services in different areas of the countries.

At Ackroyd Legal we are delighted to have an abundance of talent both young and old from all different backgrounds. It is this diversity that we celebrate, because of the plethora of different cultures and experiences making Ackroyd Legal a dynamic, accessible, and highly functioning place to work. In the Law, there is significant value placed on the practice experience of lawyers.

OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, has urged conveyancers to exercise caution when checking updates to Lender Part II enquiries, after it was reported that a significant number of changes were made to Lender requirements in the last year. In light of economic uncertainty, OneSearch believe a rise in unemployment and repossessions could mean lenders may look to target conveyancers to recoup any loss.

Remote working, home schooling, furloughed staff and Local Authority delays are just a few challenges faced by conveyancers during the past year.  This is set against a backdrop of growing caseloads with HMRC figures showing a rise of 24% in property transactions compared with December 2019.

Dr Tom Quirke, managing director of SearchFlow, the UK’s largest provider of legal due diligence data for residential and commercial property transactions, responds to the latest statistics that have been revealed in the UK Land Registry’s House Price Index.

Keller Lenkner UK has appointed fraud specialist Mark Kenkre who joins the practice to lead its investment fraud and mis-selling group. Joining the firm in March from Trowers & Hamlins, Kenkre offers 20 years’ experience in investigating complex, multi-party fraud with extensive expertise in recovering assets both nationally and internationally.

Like many of us, I had a normal ‘working life’ until the pandemic hit. I never thought I would be able to work around my schedule nor that I would have the opportunity to work remotely from my home country. I have been working remotely on and off for over a year now – enjoying the sunshine, getting more time outdoors and being busier than ever!

International law firm Bird & Bird formed an in-house digital forensics team using Nuix Enterprise Collection Center and Nuix Workstation to collect, process, cull and interrogate data before sending it for legal review.

Making a Will is not always straightforward – it is difficult to future-proof such an enduring document against all the uncertainties of life. As a technology company that specialises in the private client sector, Arken.legal has dedicated its 30-year history to understanding and addressing key industry pain points and developing solutions that not only solve them but ensure they can be delivered as efficiently and consistently as possible, without sacrificing an inch of quality.