ASAP expands team as part of its continued growth
ASAP, the sales progression specialist, has promoted three of its employees and made several new appointments as part of its ongoing growth. Kiah Winder has been appointed legal pack manager, having joined ASAP as a sales progression support apprentice in 2022. After completing her apprenticeship in early 2024, Kiah was promoted to sales progressor, obtaining […]
Reducing hidden risk: The role of technology in private client services
The legal profession is facing mounting pressure to strengthen its approach to compliance, competence, and risk management. As claims related to probate and estate administration continue to rise, firms that fail to address these areas leave themselves increasingly vulnerable. In this evolving landscape, robust processes, ongoing team development, and trusted technology partnerships are no longer […]
Beyond the software: Colin Bohanna talks about empowering legal professionals through tech
Dye & Durham has appointed Colin Bohanna as its new UK managing director, ushering in a new era of regional focus and customer-centricity for one of the country’s leading legal technology providers. With over 20 years’ experience spanning Oracle, Indeed, Clio and mentoring several high-growth startups, Colin brings a rare mix of commercial acumen and […]
Increase in stamp duty revenue ‘reasonable sign’ impact of changes starting to ease
Stamp duty receipts for the April to June 2025 are £4.6 billion, according to HMRC data released this week – £0.4 billion higher than the same period last year. The latest figures take the total paid in stamp duty for the first six months of 2025 to £6.6 billion – up from £5.4 billion over […]
Rise in mortgage searches ‘points to strong market’
Analysis from finance technology company Twenty7tec shows a 3.95% rise in searches for residential mortgages in Q2, which the company says demonstrates a strong overall market. The total number of movers and remortgagers looking for new products is at odds with the first-time buyer market, with searches from those seeking to get on the property […]
Enquiries tool launches with ambitions to ‘raise the right enquiries, right from the beginning’
A new tool which aims to ‘raise the right enquiries, right from the beginning’ has been launched by conveyancing technology provider InfoTrack. The firm, which is celebrating 10 years in England and Wales, says the new software called Enquiries, analyses data from Title Registers, TA forms, search results and LPE1s to suggest matter-specific enquiries. Enquiries […]
Bristol tops list of England’s knotweed hotspots
An online heatmap from invasive plant specialist Environet shows that Bristol holds the dubious title of Japanese knotweed capital of England. Data from the online tracker has revealed the south-west city has 33.91 incidences of the dreaded weed per square mile, followed by Merseyside with 11.87 and Greater London with 7.74. With over 100,000 sightings […]
Five tips for conveyancers when navigating legal professional privilege rules
When it comes to anti-money laundering compliance, conveyancing law firms are increasingly walking a tightrope between legal professional privilege (LPP) and the duty to report suspicious activity. The stakes are high, but the guidance can be confusing. At Teal Compliance, we’ve seen a marked increase in firms asking: ‘Can we rely on client privilege to […]