
Professional Executor conducts a Certainty Will Search as a safeguard measure
In this case study, Sarah Gill, Paralegal at Cullimore Dutton explains a recent case where the firm conducted a Certainty Will Search to ensure that they were distributing an estate correctly.

Planning: Why does planning matter and what does change mean for conveyancers?
Planning is itself a changing beast. The last year created an opportunity for the Government to pursue its desire to update what it sees as out of date, overly complex planning laws, with Covid-19 being the instigator for further development rights to get the economy back on track.

Search Acumen launches new digital onboarding solution eCOS
Search Acumen, the property data insight and technology provider, has added electronic client onboarding solution (eCOS) to its suite of digital conveyancing tools, equipping legal firms with a fast, digital process to communicate with their clients.

Is regulation stifling innovation for law firms?
When Raconteur published its special ‘Future of Proptech’ report in The Times, I was drawn to an article that was headlined ‘property solicitors must embrace tech’. The piece, written by Chris Stokel-Walker, focused on the need for conveyancers to “break the shackles of tradition” in order to be able to create a more modernised, digital way of transacting properties.

LEAP announces partnership with The Law Society
LEAP, the leading practice management software provider, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the Law Society.

Shieldpay discusses why contracts are enablers not blockers with Avokka
Shieldpay managing director, Geoff Dunnett hosts Eliot Benzecrit Co-founder of Avvoka, to discuss the importance of data in contracts, whether automation tools should aim to co-exist with Microsoft Word and how to achieve interoperability of legaltech platforms.

Hudgell Solicitors makes commitment to being ‘locally loyal’
Hudgell Solicitors has today launched a new community programme in which it says a focus will be placed on being ‘locally loyal’ by partnering with neighbouring businesses and organisations.

Top interview tips for law students
A job interview is seen in profile. Two people, an interviewer and interviewee, appear before the Flex Legal branding. Facing a job interview for your first law position is a scary thing – especially when you’re still a student. Alongside your usual student worries about covering the rent, getting the best grades you can, and (let’s be honest) figuring out where in town does the best deals on pints, now you’ve got a serious interview to contend with.






