Bewley moves from Docusign to VSiD Verify for its stand-alone eSignature solution
VSiD Verify is delighted to announce that Bewley Homes have adopted SmartSign as their stand-alone eSignature solution. Bewley is a UK based new home builder established in 1991 with a history of designing and building high-quality homes in the south of England. Chloe Willman, the director of business operations at Bewley explains how the partnership […]
Fully digital homebuyer service launched by Lloyds Banking Group, LMS and Connells Group
Lloyds Banking Group, LMS and Connells Group have launched a fully digital home buying service, which the partners say will reshape the way homes are bought and sold across England and Wales. The digital homebuyer service has been developed to eliminate the points of frustration and cut weeks of waiting and uncertainty from the process, […]
SRA is investigating £39.5m ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ at PM Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is investigating a “sophisticated suspected fraud” at PM Law, following its intervention in February. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said it now believes the failure of the firm, headquartered in Sheffield (pictured) was due to the improper removal and misuse of around £39.5 million […]
FCA welcomes second cohort of AI-powered solutions for real world testing
As part of efforts to develop AI-powered fintech, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced its second cohort of organisations chosen to live test AI applications and “explore key questions around risk management and live monitoring to support the responsible deployment of AI for consumers and markets”. Eight new firms, including Coadjute, Barclays, Experian, Lloyds Banking […]
Simplify posts profits of £15m in latest accounts
Conveyancing and property services group Simplify has posted profits of £15 million in its latest accounts, which it says reinforces its position as the UK’s largest conveyancer. The group’s published accounts to March 2025 reveal an increase in turnover to £140.3 million, up from £120.1 million in 2024. Profit rose to £15.1 million from £6.3 […]
Profile: Nathalie Harris, legal assistant at Dutton Gregory LLP
Nathalie Harris is a legal assistant at the start of her legal career. Throughout the past three years, her growing legal expertise combined with her CILEX studies have positioned her as an emerging talent in property law. Her passion for excellent client service and team success is shown through her academic ambitions and dedication. What […]