New build property and environmental compliance risks
With modern construction practices and stringent planning processes in the UK, it is a common assumption that new or recent housing developments will have been constructed to an appropriate standard, with the correct measures in place to ensure that homes are free of future contaminated land liability. But, is this a safe assumption to make?
Technology and innovation at the forefront of the legal industry
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently commissioned research with the University of Oxford about technology and innovation in the legal sector. The ‘Technology and Innovation in the Legal Services’ report has revealed some interesting findings that Title Research explore in their latest blog post.
Products to suit partner and customer needs
Tower Street Finance’s head of underwriting Heather Pollard explains how some of our recent cases have highlighted that sometimes the product our partners and customers think is the right one for them isn’t necessarily the best solution….
Today’s ONS Construction Monthly figures
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on today’s ONS Construction Monthly figures: “After a frenetic year in the housing market, stock levels are severely depleted as a result of more than 12 months of exceptional demand. This imbalance and the sheer level of demand kick-started the construction sector earlier this year, with developers keen to revive stalled projects as confidence rose along with house prices.
Autumn excitement for legal walkers
The biggest fundraising event in the legal calendar is fast approaching and the support from the legal community is evident as there are now nearly 500 teams signed up for the London Legal Walk on Monday 18th October.
The importance of digital connectivity for the future of conveyancing
The lack of digital connectivity in the property market creates challenges and additional administrative work for conveyancers that hinders efficiencies and productivity. Conveyancers often find themselves using disparate systems and communication channels to rekey data, chase – and be chased – for updates, and check data for consistency to progress a transaction.
Steps for how law firms can go paperless, plus six mistakes to avoid
Read on for a helpful guide on how legal practices can successfully go paperless – from how to organise law files to best practices to common mistakes law firms should avoid. Going from paper-heavy to paper-light, or even fully paperless, is an achievable goal for law firms, as long as you take the right steps on your journey.
Corporate & commercial specialist Lauren Swanick joins O’Connors
Liverpool and London-based business lawyers and advisers, O’Connors Legal Services Limited, has appointed corporate and commercial specialist Lauren Swanick as a Chartered Legal Executive.
