associate news
There’s no such thing as a free lunch
A significant and eagerly-awaited decision was handed down last month by the Court of Appeal in Clark & Anr –v- In Focus Asset Management & Tax Solutions Ltd, a case to determine whether complainants who accept a favourable award from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) can then pursue a civil action through the courts to recover compensation for the same failings of the respondent firm.
Commercial law specialist chooses Proclaim
Carter Lemon Camerons LLP takes Proclaim Practice Management
Proclaim conveyancing and the “interface relationship” with clients
Eddie Goldsmith of Goldsmith Williams talks about how the Proclaim Conveyancing Case Management solution enables the practice to provide the ultimate in client service.
Hugh James selects Lexis InterAction as preferred solution for client relationship management
LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, has announced that Hugh James has selected LexisInterAction as the firm’s solution of choice for Client Relationship Management (CRM). The solution will be deployed in Hugh James’ Cardiff and London offices.
SearchFlow launches specialist New Build service
SearchFlow, the UK’s leading property search business, has announced the launch of its New Build service to facilitate quicker conveyancing for new build properties and developments.
Recent flood events call us all into action
The flooding may be subsiding, but we can’t afford to let the memories of its impact do the same.
Legal Eye expands again
Due to the increased complexity and pressure of compliance, more and more law firms are outsourcing their compliance. As a result Legal Eye have been carefully recruiting and we are delighted to announce the appointment of 3 new team members.
Gosschalks again leads the way with technology innovation by selecting the Peppermint Platform
Gosschalks, the forward thinking Kingston upon Hull based firm, has signed a multi-year deal with award winning legal innovator, Peppermint Technology.
Moneypenny’s mad March
With rising numbers of law firms seeking support either on an overflow or fully outsourced basis and call volumes remaining high; Moneypenny’s Legal Receptionist teams are growing with two new teams of four added since Christmas.
Specialist law firm acquiring deputyship
We are acting for a specialist Court of Protection and Deputyship law firm helping them take over deputyships from other firms and by doing so unlock profit for that firm at no cost to the patient.
Blog
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.
