IQ legal training webinar | The Modern Conveyancer – Episode 2: Operational excellence & profitability
Thursday 11th June | 11:15am – 12:15pm As part of a four-part series, Ian Quale, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this FREE 1-hour webinar session on Thursday 11th June at 11:15am, suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels. In this session, we will explore: Adopting and applying best practice in […]
Minerva to bring Lunch & Learn sessions to Liverpool and Nottingham this summer
Following the success of our Lunch & Learns in Manchester, London, Bristol and Leeds, Minerva is taking the conversation back on the road this summer, with two new sessions taking place in Liverpool and Nottingham. These relaxed, invitation-style lunches will bring together local law firms and industry partners for open discussion around what is really […]
Home Affairs committee slams ‘botched’ digital ID progress
The government’s efforts to introduced digital ID checks have been “rushed, poorly thought out and failed to make a convincing case for the introduction of digital ID,” according to a Home Affairs Committee report. Although the committee said it welcomed the decision to drop mandatory use of ID cards, it said it feared much damage […]
Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove overcharging claim
A November court date has been set for the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s case against Rightmove, which has been accused of “abusing its dominant market position” by charging “excessive and unfair” subscription fees. First reported in November 2025, Rightmove is the subject of a £1.5 billion class action from estate agents and house builders who claim the […]
Tech round-up: Firms launch compliance, verification, searches and chat tools
With legal technology developing at pace, Today’s Conveyancer brings all the latest innovation together in a regular round up of news, updates and upgrades for conveyancing firms. Here, in the first of what will be a regular look at all the latest tech news and developments that impact conveyancing practice, we share the latest news […]
Next generation of conveyancers graduate from specialist programmes
The next generation of conveyancers have taken part in graduation ceremonies after completing specialist programmes with Simply Conveyancing and Convey Law. Five trainees from Convey Law’s Conveyancing Pathway programme (pictured above) have graduated and will progress to managing their own caseloads within the firm. The Conveyancing Pathway programme delivers a blended learning approach over 12 […]
Winners of inaugural Conveyancing Awards celebrate success
The Conveyancing Awards has revealed its winners, with individuals and firms recognised in 21 categories. Hosted by comedian and writer Lou Sanders at The Londoner Hotel, the awards saw 300 professionals from conveyancing firms, legal practices, house builders and proptech gather to celebrate the property sector. “Many congratulations to our winning individuals, teams and businesses […]
Profile: Janet Jones, head of residential property at Jackson Lees
Janet Jones is head of residential property at Jackson Lees and has considerable experience dealing with conveyancing transactions. She deals with sales and purchases, ranging from straightforward freehold to more complex leasehold, shared ownership and new-build transactions. She also deals with re-mortgages and transfer of equity matters, as well as probate sales and deputy/lasting powers […]