Can you justify holding client funds?
At the end of last month the Law Society updated their practice note which provides guidance on holding client funds. The Law Society advise that the updated guidance should be read by all solicitors who hold client money. Under rule 14(3) of the SAR (Solicitors Accounts Rules), solicitors are obliged to return client money promptly, i.e. […]
Interview with Richard Cunningham, Associate at Downs Solicitors LLP
Richard Cunningham is an Associate at Downs Solicitors LLP and runs the residential property team. They have just been voted ‘Best for Customer Service’ in the SearchFlow Property Forum Awards. Richard told Today’s Conveyancer why the award is so important to their firm. What was the entry criteria for the award? “The judges asked us […]
Conveyancing value: is it all about price?
Firms must be more aware of how they are quoting for work and ensure that eye-catching “headline figures” do not mislead prospective clients and prevent them from making an informed decision on instructing legal services, according to a new practice note released by The Law Society. Referring specifically to the conveyancing market the note seeks […]
PSG help to say thanks on National Secretaries Day
On 22nd April hardworking administration staff across the land were recognised with their very own National Secretaries Day. Several local offices of the market leading search provider PSG took the opportunity to help their customers say thanks to their support staff with a series of special draws, with prizes ranging from Kindles to Spa Day […]