Did Thatcher change the face of conveyancing?
Recently uncovered documentation dated from the 1980s released by the National Archives, has revealed former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher fought against the government at the time, to allow solicitors working within banks, building societies and similar institutions, to carry out conveyancing services. The Cabinet minutes which were dated from March 1985, document a discussion regarding […]
SRA warns about client account usage
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have published a warning notice reminding solicitors why a client account should not be mis-used for clients or others. The notice explains why use is prohibited, what represents mis-use of the client account, and what action might be taken against those breaching the Code of Conduct. Payments into the client […]