Legal Sector Affinity Group publishes new AML guidance for the legal sector
The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has today published new UK AML guidance for the legal sector. This replaces previous versions of the guidance and has been published in draft form, pending approval by the Treasury.
Prepare your people, protect your data, preserve your law firm reputation
The professional reputation of any law firm plays a critical role in their continued success. A strong reputation attracts people, clients and long-term relationships. But reputations can be fragile.
Certainty Expert Webinar presents Deprivation of Liberty
We’re pleased to welcome Alex Cisneros, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers who will be presenting our first Certainty Expert Webinar of the year on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, titled ‘Deprivation of Liberty: Issues for property affairs deputies and attorneys’.
Online learning platform from LEAP
LEAP University, which launched in 2019 is an online learning platform that enables users to train and refresh their skills in using the LEAP software via an ever-expanding directory of courses.
Training contract guide: different types of law firms
A study published in 2011 showed that there are approximately 11,000 law firms in England and Wales alone. If you’re wanting to make some headway in the legal industry, you’re going to have to learn about every single one of them.
Solicitors professional indemnity insurance renewals
The latest round of PII renewals is upon us with a significant number of firms looking to review their cover for a 31st March or 1st April due date. During the October season, average premium increases of 20% to 25% were in evidence for firms with no claims or SRA issues.
Speeding up the conveyancing process
The world of conveyancing has changed dramatically in the last 12 months. The March 2020 lockdown created pent-up demand which was then amplified by the SDLT holiday, combine that demand with new ways of working and the result is the most challenging period most in the conveyancing profession can remember.
Linetime provide Gotelee Solicitors LLP with a flexible, scalable solution
Gotelee Solicitors LLP is a full-service law firm with offices operating in five different towns in Suffolk. The firm is comprised of 109 staff and has a well-established presence throughout the county acting for private individuals, families, businesses and organisations.
