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Monthly Compliance Update – August 2024

19 August 2024

Complaints about the SRA’s handling of cases rose by 29% last year, with the increase in interventions part of the reason. The majority of complaints concerned decisions not to investigate cases.


Beam powering a property revolution in Ireland with Hoowla conveyancing software’s API

19 August 2024

Beam is an award-winning, innovative company in Ireland that’s shaking up the Irish property market. It is a digital-first conveyancing service operating nationwide.


How to increase efficiency in your firm

16 August 2024

There are many complicated challenges that can affect the efficiency of a legal firm; from securely confirming a client’s information to switching between multiple platforms just to complete a simple task.


Using speech to text solutions to address common business challenges

16 August 2024

A look at a range of day-to-day challenges that all businesses increasingly face and how speech to text systems can help to address these.


From post room to solicitor

15 August 2024

The journey to reach a career in law can take many different avenues, from studying at university to starting off with work experience at a firm. But for me, it all started in the post-room at Express Solicitors.


Land Data welcomes new Board members from the Local Government Association, and GeoPlace LLP

15 August 2024

Land Data welcomes two new members to its Board: Claire Holloway, Head of Corporate Services at the Local Government Association, and Nick Chapallaz, Managing Director, GeoPlace LLP.


Climate change reporting: A growing focus for commercial law firms?

15 August 2024

Meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is now a significant consideration for UK commercial property investors, meaning that compliance will become increasingly important for commercial property law firms in the UK.


Adam Curtis of Hoowla Case Management Software to connect with SaaS leaders at Phoenix event

15 August 2024

Adam Curtis, Managing Director of Hoowla, is gearing up to attend a significant SaaS networking event in Phoenix, Arizona, from 26 to 27 August.


Law firm merger warning issued by SRA

14 August 2024

In recent years, the UK legal market has witnessed a notable increase in law firm mergers. In 2022, there were 122 reported mergers, a rise from 99 in 2021, reflecting an almost 23% growth. This trend highlights a growing preference for expansion via acquisition rather than organic growth.


Osprey Approach announces strategic key hire as Kieran Richards joins as technical services director

14 August 2024

Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran Richards as technical services director, who brings a wealth of industry experience to the newly created role.

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