Convey law shortlisted for two British Conveyancing Awards
Leading conveyancing practice Convey Law has been shortlisted for two top awards at the British Conveyancing Awards later this month. Convey Law Managing Director Lloyd Davies is one of five leading industry figures in the running for the first ever “Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion”, while the company has also been shortlisted in the “Outstanding Employee […]
Landmark Information Group joins the Institute of Customer Service
Landmark Information Group has today announced it has become a member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS), the UK’s independent professional customer services body. Landmark is working with the ICS to further embed the customer service culture across the entire group, which includes nine business entities. Benefits of the membership include accessing training programmes and […]
Access to Justice Foundation calls on firms to make risk-free donations using residual funds
Over the last two years, conveyancers have been working tirelessly under unprecedented pressure. They have strived to ensure that their clients were able to complete their home purchases whilst dealing with the impact of COVID on their own lives, and working under increased pressures brought on by massive transaction increases experienced during the pandemic, due […]
Covid-19 two years on: the advent of a new working landscape for property professionals
As we approach the pandemic’s second anniversary, it is fair to say that the world is a different place to when Covid-19 struck back in March 2020. For the vast majority of property professionals, the virus has been a catalyst for change, heralding the widespread digitalisation of many of the industry’s working practices. Like so […]
Law firms’ involvement with Russian “dirty money” comes under the microscope
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UK law firms’ involvement with Russian “dirty money” laundering, namely through the London property market, is coming under increasing scrutiny in light of the sanctions placed on those with ties to the Kremlin. The Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA), Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have all […]
National cyber security alert issued in response to Ukraine conflict
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging UK businesses and organisations to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. NCSC has issued updated guidance to help organisations to build resilience and stay ahead of potential threats. It is important to read this guidance to understand what […]