Landmark legislation allows UK lawyers to practise in Greece
The Greek government has passed a new law through Greek parliament, enabling UK lawyers to practise in Greece under their home title. This significant development marks the culmination of more than three years of continuous efforts by the Law Society of England and Wales in close collaboration with UK government officials, law firms and the […]
tmgroup presents knowledge forum webinar for legal support staff this September
Conveyancing is a complex business that requires a sharp eye for detail and legal minutiae. This makes the role of legal support staff and paralegals integral to the smooth running of the property transaction process. Legal support staff are often the ‘unsung heroes’ in the conveyancing world. That’s why tmgroup are teaming up with IQ […]
Annual Conference to welcome The Chase’s Shaun Wallace
The Annual Management Conference hosted by LawShare, the referrals and support network for lawyers and law firms run by JMW, returns to Manchester’s The Lowry Hotel on 17th October 2024. In previous years to conference has welcome notable speakers covering a range of topics and challenges faced by partners and leaders of law firms. Following […]
Celebrating a Decade at Cashroom: Cashroom’s CEO’s Journey
This year is a remarkable milestone for Cashroom as we honor CEO Chris O’Day on his 10th anniversary. Chris’ journey began more than a decade ago, showcasing his unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and commitment to excellence at Cashroom. From Management Accountant to CEO Chris embarked on his professional journey as a Chartered Accountant after gaining […]
Navigating the SRA AML Questionnaire: Key Insights for Law Firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has rolled out a new AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Questionnaire, and if you’re involved in managing compliance for a law firm, this is something you’ll want to pay close attention to. The questionnaire is designed to gather detailed information about your firm’s approach to AML, including your risk assessments, policies, and […]
Mortgage lending could tail off toward the end of the year
Strong mortgage application figures in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024 has seen an uplift in mortgage lending into the second half of 2024 but a dip in application volumes could see lending dip again toward the end of 2024; with a knock on impact on transactions in 2025. UK Finance’s Household Finance Review for Quarter […]
Insurers raise flag for new build flood risk
New research from the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has warned a ‘lack of transparency, inconsistency in approach, and poor visibility of the flood mitigation in place’ is undermining the insurance sector’s confidence in the planning system and threatens its ability to underwrite new builds for flood risk. The research, commissioned by the joint […]
Yorkshire firm expands with new appointments
Yorkshire firm Switalskis has developed its team further with a promotion and a new appointment as it grows its footprint across the county. Hannah Midgley has been promoted to a new business role after joining Switalskis as an apprentice in 2021, and Wendy Welburn joins as a conveyancing assistant. Wendy joins Switalskis with 32 years […]
Know your business checks for overseas entities launched
As part of the money laundering regulations firms are required to establish ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of companies and complete client due diligence. According to HM Land Registry figures, there are 280,021 homes registered to foreign homeowners; a combination of 2/3 owned by individuals, and 1/3 owned by overseas companies. In the last 12 months, […]
