PLA submit position on material information to FCA
The Property Lawyers Alliance has criticised proposals for the FCA to take responsibility for unfair commercial practices; outlined in the Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) and enshrined in the recent National Trading Standards Estate and letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) guidance. A consultation which finished yesterday (Wednesday 23rd January 2025) invited the thoughts of professionals on draft […]
Mark Evans announced as first keynote for Bold Legal Conference 2025
Mark Evans, Vice President of the Law Society of England & Wales, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the Bold Legal Group Conveyancing Conference hosted in London on 11th June 2025 Mark Evans, admitted as a solicitor in 1995, brings over 28 years of experience in high street practice, specialising in property and […]
Law Society comments on Swiss agreement to boost UK firms
The Ministry of Justice has announced the implementation of the UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) Agreement this week. New agreements make it easier for UK-qualified people in professions from law and veterinary to ski instructing to work in Switzerland . The Law Society has spoken out about the agreement Agreement comes into force ahead of Business […]