Advising on restrictive covenants in residential transactions – In conversation with Ian Quayle
Restrictive covenants remain one of the trickiest aspects of residential conveyancing. These binding promises can dictate what owners may or may not do with their land and frequently surface during title investigations. A recent webinar with Ian Quayle, managing director of IQ Legal Training, and Rosella Lanza, content analyst at InfoTrack, explored the complexities of […]
Webinar to uncover how modern law firms can drive growth through effective business development
The second episode in the fourth series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars will explore how every legal professional – not just rainmakers – can play a part in business development, and how law firms can level up their growth strategies through referral management, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement. To explore these key themes, host Amy […]
Don’t miss our next Navro compliance webinar – ‘Recent developments in leasehold conveyancing”
In this focused and practical live session, industry expert Ian Quayle will guide delegates through the latest updates, challenges, and best practices in leasehold conveyancing. Drawing on real-world experience and recent case law, Ian will explore what these developments mean for practitioners in day-to-day practice – helping you stay compliant, confident, and fully informed. We’ll […]
Legal Eye AI policy helps law firms adopt technology safely and compliantly
With artificial intelligence (AI) tools becoming increasingly embedded in legal practice, Legal Eye – a leading provider of risk and compliance solutions – is urging firms to ensure they have robust governance in place when adopting new technologies. The Legal Eye AI policy for law firms, last updated in September 2025, is available now in […]
Significant drop in first time buyer demand for ‘help to buy’ schemes, Yopa research finds
Demand for homes in assisted buying schemes from first-time buyers has ‘dropped significantly’ across a number of major cities, according to new research from Yopa. The national estate agency analysed demand based on the percentage of homes listed under buying schemes – such as shared ownership, Help to Buy and deposit assistance programmes – that […]
Consultancy model firm Setfords is fastest-growing entry in The Lawyer UK Top 100
National law firm Setfords, which supports over 650 lawyers in a platform-based consultancy model, has jumped 19 places to 76th in The Lawyer UK Top 100, making it the fastest-growing law firm in the rankings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, Setfords was the first full-service national law firm to launch a consultancy […]
Leeds Reforms causing ‘high levels of concern’ in law firms, research suggests
Law firms have high levels of concern over the legal liability and regulatory penalties posed by lighter regulation under the government’s Leeds Reforms, according to a survey by compliance training provider Skillcast. When the reforms were announced earlier this year, the government said the changes will ‘tear down the barriers to attracting investment in the […]
Coodes acquires local rival to ‘strengthen presence across Cornwall and Devon’
One of the UK’s longest established law firms has acquired a local rival in a move which ‘strengthens its presence across Cornwall and Devon” after Coodes Solicitors acquired Christopher Key Solicitors Coodes can trace its roots back to 1747 and currently operates from eight offices in Cornwall and Devon with 180 staff. The acquisition of […]
Taking the politics out of property reform – why it matters for conveyancers, housing and the wider economy
For once, the stars seem to be aligning. The Government’s new consultation on reforming home buying and selling reads like a checklist of what conveyancers have been calling for over many years – upfront information, better regulation of property agents, aligned AML checks, digital ID, and genuine interoperability between systems. It’s practical, it’s evidence-based, and […]