New research shows consumer confidence in legal profession
The Law Society has welcomed research by the Legal Service Board showing high consumer satisfaction in the legal profession. The research shows over 80% consumer satisfaction with the overall service provided by solicitors and other qualified lawyers. The research by the LSB also showed very high satisfaction rates with the outcomes of work done by […]
PwC predicts slow recovery for house prices
In the companies July UK Economic Outlook Report it forecasts house prices will not reach 2007 peak levels until after 2020. The company predicts the damage caused by economic uncertainty and the eurozone crisis will continue to have a significant impact in the short to medium term. Whilst they expect the market to pick […]
New non-executive directors for Land Registry
After an open competition, two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the Land Registry Board. Catrina Holme is a corporate lawyer with more than ten years’ experience in the venture capital sector. Land Registry described her as bringing “a deep understanding of the commercial value of data and the ways in which it […]
Legal changes in Scotland still some time off
The Law Society of Scotland says that the introduction of alternative business structures (ABS) in Scotland is still several months away. ABSs (also known as Licensed Legal Service Providers) allow solicitors to set up in conjunction with other professions to provide legal services. In England and Wales ABSs can be entirely owned by external investors […]