associate news
The university in the office
Law firms are being temporarily transformed into universities for their partners in an initiative from leading costs and pricing consultancy, Burcher Jennings.
Business is booming as national legal services provider expands it North Wales operations
Market leading national conveyancing search provider PSG is set to expand its operations in north Wales.
UK firm Maclay Murray and Spens chooses HighQ and Tikit for user-friendly client extranets
UK law firm Maclay Murray and Spens LLP (MMS) has selected HighQ Collaborate, through technology resellers Tikit, to provide its enhanced client extranet services.
Nearly half of conveyancers don’t know how serious a client’s flood risk could be
In a recent poll conducted by leading property data and service provider TM Group, it was revealed that almost half of the conveyancers polled did not realise how serious a client’s flood risk could be.
CML lender update – rely on TitleChecker to tell you the answer
Amendments to the CML lenders handbook were made on 1 December, with 31 changes made to both part one and two of the CML.
Legal Focus, part four: VAT – a reminder of why tax law is so lengthy
Part four of Hazlewood’s Legal Focus guide looks at the difference between “basic tax point” and “actual tax point.”
Search Acumen launches first phase of IntelliSearch – deductive technology will provide faster, more accurate property searches
Search provider Search Acumen has today unveiled “deductive technology” for conveyancing searches.
Advanced Legal continues to invest in market leading practice management solution with ALB 2.2
Advanced Legal announces the latest version of ALB, with new functionality including time tracker, click and file capability and enhanced client and matter inception.
Virtual Practices is the perfect fit for Vaitilingam Kay Solicitors
Family law firm Vaitilingam Kay Solicitors is using the Virtual Practices (VP) hosted legal software and outsourced cashiering service to help maintain its position at the cutting edge of change in the sector.
Legal Focus, part three: Capital Allowances – reporting change
Part three of Hazlewood’s Legal Focus guide looks at the recent changes in tax legislation in commercial property, relating to the claiming of capital allowances on fixtures.
Blog
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.
