Conveyancers vote for top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales
The top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales, as voted for by conveyancers and solicitors, have been revealed by Land Data, the official searches expert, in its Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence shortlist. Licensed conveyancers and solicitors were asked to describe how teams went above and beyond expectations to turn around […]
Mastering complaint management: strategies for law firm excellence
Regardless of your law firm’s dedication to delivering excellent client service, occasional complaints are inevitable. When a grievance is made, a prompt and effective response defuses the situation, safeguards your firm’s reputation, and reduces the chances of future complaints. Here are some tips to help you navigate such instances skilfully, and compliantly. Keep up to […]
Critical cyber threats law firms should be aware of in 2024
With legal practices increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the guardianship of sensitive client information and financial assets has taken centre stage. A backdrop of rising cybercrime, notably propelled by Russian-backed groups amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, means the legal sector’s vulnerability to evolving cyber threats is now critical. In 2023, a new report from […]
Free webinar to give conveyancers how best to manage environmental risk
Conveyancing has become increasingly more complex as the years have gone on, with more information, more technology and more tools. Conveyancers can manage their environmental risks more effectively if they know the right questions to ask and are able to deploy the right tools. That’s why property search and data specialists, tmgroup and Groundsure, are […]
Legal Growth announces shortlist for Legal Growth Awards
Legal Growth has announced the shortlist for the Legal Growth Awards. They are known for recognising and celebrating excellence in the legal industry and have announced the shortlist for the highly anticipated Legal Growth Awards 2024. Following the resounding success of the inaugural conference and awards in 2023, Legal Growth is proud to bring back […]
£3 billion affordable housing boost to deliver 20,000 new homes
20,000 new affordable homes will be built across the country due to a £3 billion increase in a Government-backed loan fund opening today. The expansion of the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme, which provides low-cost loans to housing providers, will support thousands of new homes. For the first time, the scheme can also be used to […]
Law Society Legal Heroes 2024 open for nominations
The Law Society of England and Wales has opened nominations for Legal Heroes 2024, which recognises the solicitors who stand out for making a lasting difference. People across England and Wales are being encouraged to nominate their Legal Hero – someone who has made a difference to the lives of others, their local community or […]
Sort Group hosts conveyancing ‘levelling up’ forum
Kevin Tunnicliffe, CEO of Sort Group is driving a new industry campaign aimed at addressing key issues within the conveyancing sector, to bring a smoother journey for the law firm, intermediary and client, alike. The inaugural event hosted in Manchester brought together industry figures from a host of conveyancing firms, together with 3 panel managers. […]
