Transparency Countdown: Do’s and Don’ts
With just three days to go until property and probate lawyers have to publish certain price, service and quality information on their websites (or in alternative formats if requested), the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has outlined some key do’s and don’ts for practices getting ready for the new rules. DO You must display ‘Cost […]
Landmark Information Group Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Mark Milner to advise DMGT Chairman and Chief Executive on disruptive opportunities in property. Landmark appoints Simon Brown as CEO and Stephen Stout as Executive Chairman. Landmark Information Group, the UK’s leading provider of land and property search information, today announces the appointment of Simon Brown as its new Chief Executive Officer and Stephen Stout […]
Fraud And Business Confidence Are Risks, Licensed Conveyancers Report, But Profession In Good Shape
37 firms regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) reported they had repelled attempted frauds in the past year while the number and variety of attacks on conveyancers increased, according to new research. At the same time, nearly all regulated firms provided all their staff with training on anti-fraud measures in the past year, […]
LeO To Publish More Detail On Complaints In The Future
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is going to publish details online of upheld cases where it has found poor service. Currently this is only done for complaints where the lawyer is charged a case fee, that is, in situations where LeO finds that the firm’s handling of the complaint was not sufficient and where it does […]
Working Together To Improve The Housebuying Process
Anyone working in the housing market quickly realises that there’s very little you can do, or achieve, on your own. The very nature of the process and the ability to make it as smooth as possible is predicated on a large number of practitioners and stakeholders all ‘doing their bit’ – without a high level […]
Price Transparency And The Consumer Perspective
This time next week, the UK would have lived through twenty-four hours of price transparency in the legal sector. The numerous commentators on this issue have speculated that firms will be divided between those that consider price as the defining factor for acquiring new business and ‘race to the bottom’, whereas other firms will consider […]
The Law Society Make Changes To Conveyancing Quality Scheme
The recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices is being amended and changed by the Law Society. Following feedback from conveyancers and discussions with lenders, the Law Society have looked to continually improve best practice, client delivery and practice management. The updated system will place the three core values at the heart of its monitoring […]
How Diverse Is Your Law Firm?
Demand for legal skills across the UK increased sharply this year and law firms being ever busier will increasingly require the pick of a diverse pool of talented and skilled individuals in order that they can increase their capacity and improve the efficiency of their firms. While The Law Society published recommendations for pay gap […]