How to navigate the sale of a law firm in today’s market
Across the UK legal sector, conversations around succession, consolidation and growth are becoming increasingly common. Within conveyancing in particular, many firms are reassessing their long-term plans as the market continues to evolve. For some partners and firm owners, that means beginning to explore what a potential sale, merger or acquisition might look like, even if […]
Land registration: Practice guides (PG54)
Acquisition of land by general vesting declaration (PG54) Page summary: Advice about applications based on acquisition of land (practice guide 54). Change made: The guide has been amended to take into account changes made by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and Compulsory Purchase of Land (Vesting Declarations) (England) Regulations 2017 as amended by the […]
SLC and BLG remain ‘extremely concerned’ at HMRC tax adviser requirement for conveyancers
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) and the Bold Legal Group (BLG) say they remain extremely concerned about the lack of clear guidance from HMRC available to conveyancers regarding the requirement to register as tax advisers, despite repeated requests for clarification. In a joint statement, the organisations said they are receiving a high volume of […]
AI is blurring boundaries on legal advice, new LSB chief exec warns
Richard Orpin, the new chief executive of the Legal Services Board, has hailed legal services as a “huge economic success story,” but warned that “AI is blurring the boundaries between regulated and unregulated legal advice.” Speaking at LegalEx London, Orpin (pictured) highlighted that the revenue generated by legal activities in the UK grew from £41.4 […]
Second charge borrowers ‘at increased risk of financial harm’, warns FCA
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review has found that weaknesses in some firms’ practices in the second charge mortgage market could put “borrowers, particularly those consolidating debt, at increased risk of financial harm”. Lenders and brokers have been warned that they need to raise consumer standards and consider how they advise customers, assess affordability and […]
Sort Ball returns in October, tickets on sale next week
Sort Group has announced the return of industry celebration event Sort Ball, which will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Following the success of the inaugural Sort Ball in Manchester, this year will be held in Derby – the birthplace of Sort Group. Designed to bring together professionals from across the property and mortgage […]
PCC’s post-completion tips
In the final instalment of our series of articles offering advice and insight into post-completion, Priscilla Sinder and Maria Hardy from the PCC Education Hub share their tips for dealing with common issues. In today’s environment when we are faced with so much technology and systems that guarantee post-completion is just a simple task, […]