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London firms fell short during the pandemic

26 May 2021

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

26 May 2021

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

26 May 2021

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

26 May 2021

Miller Insurance provides its latest analysis of the Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance market in this report on the April 2021 renewal season.


What is legal cashiering, why do law firms hire cashiers, and should it be your next career move?

25 May 2021

A legal cashier has the vital responsibility of handling all the finances of a solicitor’s practice or law firm. The term ‘legal cashier’ is in common use in England and Wales, however, descriptions such as legal accountant, financial controller, or legal accounts manager are also variously used.


What makes a great law firm website in 2021?

25 May 2021

For many of us, the last year has gone in the blink of an eye. As lockdowns have come and gone, there has been a sense of limbo both personally and professionally.


Best Companies success boosted by ARAG’s pandemic response

25 May 2021

ARAG has credited the company’s response to the pandemic with making a significant contribution to its success in being recognised as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For at the Best Companies Live event, that was held on Friday 21 May.


Casedo launch version 1.7

25 May 2021

Innovative case preparation tool and e-bundling platform, Casedo, is delighted to announce the launch of their latest software update


The Legal Ombudsman’s top tips for best practice complaint handling

24 May 2021

We have spent some time with law firms on a 1:1 basis over the last year and picked up on some common themes which we feel are creating barriers to resolving first tier complaints.


Podcast discusses the role of technology in the wills and probate sector

24 May 2021

In the latest Topical Talks with Title Research podcast, Jade Gani, Head of Wills and Probate at Aston Bond, joined Title Research’s Head of Business, Anthony Allsopp, and Legal Services Director, Charlotte Toogood.

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