Updated Practice Guides: PG24, PG19 PG62 and PG67
There has been an update published in the following practice guides: Private trusts of land (PG24) Page summary: Guidance on applications to register transactions involving trustees of land, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 24). Change made: Section 4.3 has been updated to provide further clarity as to when it is appropriate to enter a general […]
Six ways to boost your law firm’s profitability
A majority of the UK’s SME law firms said they are optimistic about the future despite various challenges that are impacting their financial outlook, according to a new report by NatWest. The legal benchmarking survey found that almost nine in 10 firms (87%) had a positive outlook despite low fee income growth and rising costs […]
Expert enhanced AML training for your MLRO is here
Established compliance training provider Legal Eye have launched their new course for compliance officers due to an intensified need and demand for enhanced AML training. We are increasingly being asked to deliver enhanced AML training for those with responsibility for the area in law firms, principally the firm’s MLRO and Deputy MRLO. In light of […]
Upcoming webinars with InfoTrack
Companies House Corporate Services 15 September 2023 – 11.00 am (45 minutes) Understanding the true owners of a commercial property can be complicated, thanks to the corporate structure of many property owners. In this webinar, we demonstrate how, with InfoTrack’s commercial tools, you can Search against companies and MR Filings, and drill down into ownership […]
Soaring mortgage rates ‘forcing people to downsize and return to the city’
The property market is witnessing a notable shift, with a significant number of people downsizing and relocating to cities in response to increased mortgage rates and the lure of accessible facilities. A landmark study from Cornerstone Tax shows that 11% of respondents – over seven million – have already done this and are now renting […]
3 in 5 suffering from workplace stress this year, research shows
Three in five professionals state that their mental health has declined this year as a result of workplace stress, a new study has found. Despite UK employers spending millions on wellness initiatives every year – increasing their spend by 20% since the pandemic – 55% of professionals still think that their employer is not doing […]
Conveyancing Association announce Post Partner as new Affiliate member
The Conveyancing Association (CA) announced on 1st September Post Partner, legal sector specialists in Document Allocation and Indexing, as its latest Affiliate member. Post Partner offers a range of document management solutions focused on reducing fee-earner admin which deliver efficiencies at a departmental level and maximise automation opportunities. Whatever the document, Post Partner promotes a […]
