Inheritance Dispute Funding – an alternative means of funding contentious probate cases
A recent court ruling saw the claimant of a contentious probate case being able to recoup the success fee uplift which was part of the ‘no win no fee’ arrangement she had with her solicitor.
Hudgell Solicitors enhances its pro bono scheme to help those most in need of free legal services
To mark the 20th annual Pro Bono Week, Hudgell Solicitors has formally relaunched its own in-house scheme to offer free legal advice and representation to individuals most in need.
The College of Legal Practice announces partnerships with CIArb, Accutrainee and Flex Legal
The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is intended to improve access to the profession and The College of Legal Practice has designed their courses with flexibility and affordability at the forefront of their minds. As such, their SQE preparation courses are perfectly positioned for those already working in the legal sector who aspire to become a solicitor.
87% of the recently bereaved found dealing with death admin stressful
The inefficient processes surrounding probate and estate administration are adding unnecessary stress to the lives of the bereaved, according to research from bereavement platform Exizent.
So… you think that mining risk is only a rural thing?
Groundsure data shows that, for example, in London and Birmingham there are swathes of properties that could be affected by historical mining. Particularly 18.05% of the greater London area is in a non coal but other mining area.
Property professionals placing promising emphasis on wellbeing initiatives
The early results of an industry-wide piece of research being carried out by tmgroup and mio have revealed that property professionals have made significant changes to their wellbeing offerings in the wake of the covid-19 outbreak.
Thinking of becoming a solicitor? Is the SQE or LPC right for you?
The route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales has changed. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) which will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Changes to the Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry
Whatever your commercial property transaction may be, don’t sign on the dotted line without carrying out an official Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry first (rebranded as the CON29DW Commercial).
