Exclusive: An apology to the conveyancing profession
Former Convey Law Managing Director Lloyd Davies has been permanently disqualified from being regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) following an adjudication panel decision in which he was found guilty of misconduct and misleading learners registered with training company the Conveyancing Academy. The case centres on the suspension of Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) […]
Commonhold to be default tenure for new flats under plans to bring an end to ‘feudal’ leasehold
Following promises to reform the ‘feudal’ tenure system the Government have unveiled plans to introduce commonhold as the default tenure for new flats in a move that could ultimately see leasehold phased out over time. The white paper, launched this week, proposes a new code of practice which will set our how costs would be […]
Paul Philip and Alan Kershaw announce departures from key legal regulatory roles
Paul Philip, chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), will retire towards the end of 2025 after nearly 12 years in the role, the regulator announced. His departure follows that of Alan Kershaw, chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB), who is stepping down immediately after less than two years in post, citing personal […]
Roundtable highlights consumer misunderstanding of conveyancing
Conveyancing is ‘done to’ consumers, rather than them being active participants in the process, engendering a misunderstanding of the role and importance of conveyancing and leaving home movers frustrated with little recourse to put things right if they go wrong. The sentiment was shared at the latest Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) roundtable, at which […]
Knights acquires IBB Law LLP for £30m
Knights has strengthened its presence in the South East with the acquisition of IBB Law LLP for an initial £21 million. The acquisition will bring 140 lawyers to Knights – joining a team of more than 1,100 professionals delivering premium legal services to businesses and private clients from 26 locations nationwide. IBB, which reported revenue […]
