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Search Acumen transforms commercial property due diligence with launch of new, fully integrated data platform
Search Acumen, the property search provider, has launched an online platform specifically dedicated to commercial property transactions, designed to transform the due diligence process by providing real estate lawyers with instant access to commercial property data sets and the ability to conduct and manage a portfolio of property searches in one place.
Demand for large law firms continues to slump, according to Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Index
There was little to cheer about in the large law firm market as 2016 came to a close. The fourth quarter finished in a draw, as reduced expenses helped offset a deepening slump in demand. So the Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Economic Index (PMI), which measures the relative health of the large law firm market, remained unchanged for the second consecutive quarter at 48.
Will registration real milestones reached
Since its inception in 2006, Certainty the National Will Register has worked in partnership with legal professionals to provide peace of mind to testators, executors and beneficiaries throughout the UK. Nearly a decade on, through the continued support of the legal profession, Certainty has established a National Will Register and is working towards ensuring that unknown or untraceable Wills are a thing of the past.
When one will search finds two wills for the deceased
The law firm in question conduct a Certainty Will Search for every estate they are instructed on and in every situation. They are therefore used to finding the unknown, unfound and occasionally the unexpected.
Certainty Expert Webinar: Mental capacity – Understanding The 2 Stage Test
Certainty The National Will Register are delighted to welcome Tim Farmer, Founder of TSF who will be presenting the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinar: Mental Capacity – Understanding The Stage 2 Test on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 12pm.
Moneypenny hosting exclusive lead-conversion events in March
Moneypenny has partnered with business development specialist and author, Professor Ian Cooper, to host a series of excusive events throughout March to help law firms convert more telephone leads into clients.
Allianz Legal Protection partner with Freeths Solicitors for ATE insurance scheme
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has partnered with national law firm Freeths to provide After the Event (ATE) insurance.
TWPS adds new RiskView Commercial report to its search portfolio
We are delighted to inform customers that Landmark’s innovative RiskView Commercial report is now available from Thames Water Property Searches
LexisNexis® Business Insight Solutions expands risk management portfolio with new risk media monitoring solution
LexisNexis® Entity Insight, a proactive risk management tool driven by a PESTLE-analysis framework, will help procurement, supply chain and compliance professionals stay alert to potential business risks.
CLC firm gains Legal Eye Quality Standard Accreditation
Birmingham based Go Convey is the latest Council of Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) member to gain the Legal Eye Quality Standard.
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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.
