Osprey Approach advances its new era with second core product release of 2025
Osprey Approach, a leading independent provider of cloud-based legal practice management software, has announced its second core product release of 2025, continuing its investment in the company’s ‘new era’ development programme. The latest update enhances flexibility, collaboration, and data visibility across the Osprey platform, helping law firms manage information and workflows more effectively. Building on the […]
Building on the green belt: The hidden planning risks facing East Anglia’s conveyancers
Across England, the debate over developing on green belt land is growing, and East Anglia is no exception. As local authorities contend with housing demand and land shortages, developers are increasingly targeting protected areas as possible sites for expansion. For conveyancers, this shift introduces new layers of planning and environmental risks that require careful consideration. […]
Legal Eye advises firms to strengthen controls as ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ law takes effect
On 1 September 2025, a new corporate offence of ‘Failing to Prevent Fraud’ came into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). The offence places a duty on organisations to prevent fraud carried out by employees, agents, subsidiaries or other associated persons for the benefit of the organisation or its clients. […]
Introducing the new Client and Matter Risk Assessment within eCOS
Today, firms are under more pressure than ever, not just to show compliance by asking the right questions when assessing the risk of a new instruction, but also to clearly document how they have reached their decisions. The SRA’s guidance makes it clear that a complete risk assessment is not simply about running checks; it […]
CON29DW: Red Flags – How they help you and your client
If you missed DWSN’s latest webinar CON29DW : Red Flags – how they help you and your client, you now access the recording via the DWSN YouTube Channel. DWSN latest webinar explored what are the potential red flags areas in the CON29DW and why they matter. Chaired by Owen Davies, Business Development Manager, Severn Trent Searches […]
How Talbots Law is shaping the future of conveyancing with AI
The UK Government’s new consultation on home buying and selling marks a milestone for the property and legal sectors. It acknowledges what many already know: the system is broken. Average transaction times have hit 120 days, and one in three deals still collapses before completion. The consultation highlights the growing role of technology in improving […]
Conveyancing Association announce date and theme for 2026 Annual Conference
Conveyancing representative body The Conveyancing Association (CA) has announced the date and theme of its 2026 Annual Conference which is to be held at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Birmingham. Taking place on Thursday 12th February next year the Conference is entitled, ‘Conveyancing Under The Spotlight’, with reflections and analysis on how conveyancing firms […]
AI is here to stay – and firms must take the lead or lose control
Firms are being urged to embrace the adoption of AI and oversee its use within the workplace, with a warning that failure to do so could lead to unnecessary and avoidable risk for both firms and clients. The rapid advance of AI was discussed by a panel at the Law Society Property Conference last week, with […]
Home survey app now offers post-inspection support from professional surveyor
An app that guides sellers, buyers and estate agents through the steps of a property survey, allowing them to assess a property’s condition before committing to an offer, has added post-inspection support from a professional surveyor to its functions. The new service in the premium ‘Genie’ package of Survey Shack will connect users with a […]
An interview with Samantha Burrows, chair of Women in Conveyancing
Today’s Conveyancer sat down with Chair of Women in Conveyancing Samantha Burrows to discuss the newly-created networking group and how it is supporting practitioners and shaping the future of conveyancing. TC: Why did you decide to join the Women in Conveyancing committee and what was it that inspired you to support this initiative? SB: […]