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Supreme Court decision important in assessment of loss in lenders’ claims for breach of trust
The decision of the Supreme Court handed down on 5 November 2014 is of great significance to the assessment of loss in lenders’ claims for breach of trust against solicitors and licensed conveyancers and is good news for those defending such claims.
Property Search Group raise almost £9,000 for poppy appeal
Property Search Group (PSG) decided that they wanted to mark the Centenary this year by doing something special to raise funds for the poppy appeal. They of course decided to walk 100 miles to commemorate 100 years since the First World War.
myhomemove underpins its rapidly growing conveyancing business with Lexis Visualfiles 2014
myhomemove, the UK’s largest provider of mover conveyancing services, has selected Lexis Visualfiles 2014 as the firm’s next generation workflow and case management system from LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of technology solutions for the legal sector.
Kain Knight acquires Johnson & Johnson
Kain Knight, one of the UK’s largest professional firms of costs lawyers, has acquired Johnson & Johnson Costs Lawyers and Consultants for an undisclosed sum.
Law League pass significant milestone
Law League announce over 500,000 answered questions from UK law firms’ clients and staff in our unique benchmarking database.
Having your cake and eating it
LawNet, the national network for independent law firms, is marking its 25th anniversary with a call for independent firms to innovate.
One quick way to stay on your prospective customer’s shortlist
83% of conveyancers either don’t have a quote tool on their firm’s website or don’t know if they do, according to a poll conducted by leading property data and service provider, TM Group.
Regulatory specialist joins Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield office
The Sheffield office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell has boosted its specialist financial crime expertise with the appointment of Sarah Smith as an associate solicitor in its leading regulatory and criminal investigations team.
One year on – the strategic errors still affecting conversions
New findings from Professor Ian Cooper, one year on from his Survey Report for Lawyers, show that law firms are still missing out when it comes to successfully handling telephone enquiries and converting business.
Northcott Beaton is assured sales with OneSearch Direct’s complete conveyancing and protection launch
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has announced insurance broker, Northcott Beaton, is now supplying Assured: OneSearch Direct’s complete conveyancing and protection solution.
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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.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
