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Thames Water Property Searches and the London Legal Walk 2014
A team from Thames Water Property Searches donned their walking shoes on Monday 19 May and limbered up to join 514 other teams who were taking part in this year’s London Legal Walk.
MyInfoNet.com publishes new advanced marketing manual
The radically-different MyInfoNet.com family of marketing platforms (widely used in the legal profession as LegalRSS.co.uk) have a new user manual for clients and others interested in the advanced marketing system.
Burcher Jennings strengthens advisory board
Leading legal costs and pricing consultancy Burcher Jennings has announced a further strengthening of its Advisory Board with the appointment of renowned family lawyer Christina Blacklaws.
Emerald Law secures refinancing package with RBS
Emerald Law Solicitors has agreed to a refinancing package with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) as part of the business’ continued growth which includes the development of a new department.
Top 100 UK law firm, Wedlake Bell, signs deal for LexisOne
Wedlake Bell LLP, ranked among the top 100 in the UK, has chosen to deploy business management system LexisOne from LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of content and technology solutions.
80% of property solicitors not performing bank account checks
In a recent survey to discover what checks, if any, conveyancers do before sending money to the seller’s solicitors, it was revealed that 80% of conveyancers are still not performing bank account checks before handing over client and lender monies.
DAS Law appoints James Christacos to the board
DAS Lawconfirms that it has appointed James Christacos to the board. As board director and head of operations James’ responsibilities will include ensuring that customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
SOS in groundbreaking deal with Sheffield Hallam University's department of Law and Criminology
Sheffield Hallam University has become the first in the UK to purchase dedicated legal software for use by its students.
The DAS UK Group shortlisted in inaugural Investors in People Awards
The DAS UK Group has been named as a top organisation for people management practice in the UK, having been shortlisted in the Excellence in Work Life Balance category, in the first Investors in People Awards.
Day to day risks in commercial property transactions – free CPD seminar
ETSOS and Groundsure present 2 free CPD seminars covering day to day risks in commercial property transactions.
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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.
