Don’t leave older clients behind with onboarding
Conveyancing has become increasingly digital, potentially posing problems for less tech-savvy property buyers. But despite that, 91.32% of Checkboard app users aged 70+ complete their onboarding. So, what is Checkboard doing differently to prevent conveyancers leaving their older clients behind? The answer lies in identifying the sources of friction and providing the customer support to […]
Law firms are saving up to 30 minutes per file thanks to Perfect Portal
Perfect Portal, a leading provider of legal technology solutions, has launched its Automation of Onboarding, designed to help law firms save up to 30 minutes on every new client file while providing a smoother, faster and more consistent experience for clients and staff. By replacing traditional manual onboarding processes with a fully integrated, branded digital […]
Leading case management provider launches Redbrick Legal AI to transform legal efficiency.
Redbrick Solutions, a leading provider of legal case management software to UK law firms, has announced the launch of Redbrick Legal AI, designed to streamline everyday legal workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance client care. Fully integrated within the Redbrick Case Management System, the new AI module introduces powerful automation tools that summarise documents, draft communications, […]
Legal Eye warns law firms to prepare for new Companies House ID verification regime
Risk and compliance specialist Legal Eye is highlighting important changes coming into effect from Companies House which will impact how company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) are verified. From mid-November 2025, all existing directors and PSCs will be required to complete an ID verification process before their company’s next confirmation statement can be […]
SRA ‘knew’ SSB was failing nearly a year before it collapsed as it faces enforcement action
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) faces enforcement action in the wake of its failure to properly regulate failed Sheffield law firm SSB Group; missing the opportunity to respond ‘effectively or efficiently’ despite more than 100 reports relating to SSB’s activity from January 2019 to March 2024. A report published by the Legal Services Board (LSB) suggests […]
SME home builders blocked by planning delays on small sites, HBF says
Following the government’s announcement that it has introduced a series of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to speed up the planning process, a report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) lays bare the mounting barriers faced by small and medium sized home builders. Unpredictable delays, rising costs and new levies risk pushing […]
Steele Raymond marks 21 years as Top Tier firm in The Legal 500 rankings
South coast law firm Steele Raymond has been ranked Top Tier in The Legal 500 rankings for the 21st consecutive year, as it continues to expand across the region. The 2026 guide recognises eight Steele Raymond practice areas, with commercial litigation, commercial property, residential development, and corporate & commercial all ranked Top Tier. Four teams […]
Binding contracts and faster sales are great – but will the home buying overhaul actually happen?
House sellers will have to reveal issues with their properties before selling new under government plans to reduce costs for buyers and speed up transactions. These changes – dubbed by the government as “the biggest overhaul of the home buying system” in England’s history – might also see buyers and sellers signing “binding contracts” to […]