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Training contract guide: different types of law firms
A study published in 2011 showed that there are approximately 11,000 law firms in England and Wales alone. If you’re wanting to make some headway in the legal industry, you’re going to have to learn about every single one of them.
Solicitors professional indemnity insurance renewals
The latest round of PII renewals is upon us with a significant number of firms looking to review their cover for a 31st March or 1st April due date. During the October season, average premium increases of 20% to 25% were in evidence for firms with no claims or SRA issues.
Speeding up the conveyancing process
The world of conveyancing has changed dramatically in the last 12 months. The March 2020 lockdown created pent-up demand which was then amplified by the SDLT holiday, combine that demand with new ways of working and the result is the most challenging period most in the conveyancing profession can remember.
Linetime provide Gotelee Solicitors LLP with a flexible, scalable solution
Gotelee Solicitors LLP is a full-service law firm with offices operating in five different towns in Suffolk. The firm is comprised of 109 staff and has a well-established presence throughout the county acting for private individuals, families, businesses and organisations.
Protect yourself, your firm and your client from future claims against the estate
Sharmans Law LLP have been providing legal services in Bedfordshire for over 200 years and have been members of The National Will Register since 2014. The firm have incorporated Will Registration into their Will writing process and always advise their clients of the benefits of registering their Will on The National Will Register, one of which is ensuring that the location of where their last valid Will is stored can be easily located once they have passed away.
Number of properties owned by overseas companies falls since EU Referendum
The number of properties in England and Wales owned by overseas companies has fallen by 4,000 since the EU Referendum, reveals new research by Search Acumen, the property data insight and technology provider.
Change at Casedo
Following an amazing year of client growth and investment in software innovation, Casedo is delighted to announce the appointment of Scottish lawyer Katie McKenna as the new Marketing and Engagement Director. In the newly created role, Katie will provide strategic oversight to enable the continued growth of Casedo and increase client engagement.
What is the procedure for proving a missing or lost Will?
When an individual dies it is necessary to search their paperwork to establish whether they made a Will and gather information regarding their estate. This is important because the personal representatives of the estate have a legal duty to distribute the estate correctly and could be held financially responsible for any mistakes made through any breach of duty.
Eight legal team members at Hudgell Solicitors promoted
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted eight members of its legal teams to new ‘Associate’ roles in which they will support senior managers in leading the work of key departments across the business.
Hot legal tech trends for 2021
iManage spokespeople offer their top trends for 2021 across security, cloud, AI, remote working, and more.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
