The future of legal technology and workplace efficiency in conveyancing transactions
For decades, conveyancing has been characterised by manual processes, duplicated effort, and protracted communication. In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, there is consensus that this model is unsustainable. There is mounting pressure from clients for ever-better service, regulators for compliance improvements, and competitors for technical innovation. The conveyancing legal technology sector, which was once […]
FCA seeks feedback on mortgage rules for ‘once in a generation’ chance to increase home buying
The Financial Conduct Authority has shared a discussion paper on the future of the mortgage market and is seeking a public conversation with experts and consumers on potential updates to lending rules. First-time buyers, the self-employed and people borrowing into retirement could all benefit from possible changes, as the FCA explores how it can support […]
Government issues guidance to upcoming planning changes
Simplified planning appeal procedures will be rolled out to the majority of planning appeals decided via written representations by the end of 2025, the government has announced, as it shares guidance related to the changes. Under the new process, the majority of written representation appeals will accept only the evidence put before the local planning […]
‘Reverse mentoring’ toolkit promotes diversity within legal profession
A ‘reverse mentoring’ toolkit developed by LawCare and the University of Leeds aims to help law firms and legal organisations become more inclusive, supportive and fair places to work. The term refers to junior employees or people from under-represented backgrounds mentoring more senior colleagues to share lived experiences and challenge traditional hierarchies. ‘This approach helps […]