CML: Bringing lenders and conveyancers together

As media partner for the upcoming “shaping the future of conveyancing” conference hosted by the CML we were lucky enough to be able to ask Jennifer Bourne, Senior Policy Advisor some questions: Can you let us know why the CML are holding the conference? “The time seemed right to hold a conference focusing on the […]

LEGAL OMBUDSMAN v HOWARD ROBERT GILLESPIE YOUNG [2011] EWHC 2923 (Admin)

Introduction Solicitor and partner Mr Anis Waiz of Mohindra Maini LLP continues his critical review of current case law. This is a case of crucial importance to all lawyers and a valuable lesson in client care and dealing properly and in good fashion with the regulator. Least we forget as officers of the court we […]

SRA: Regulation required for all legal services

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), in their response to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) consultation on enhancing consumer protection, reducing regulatory restrictions, called for a “fundamental review of the basis of the regulation of legal services in England and Wales”. The SRA believe that all legal services should be regulated and that the LSB’s proposal […]