The evolving ESG landscape for commercial property lawyers
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly influential across the commercial property sector. Regulatory expectations are evolving, investor scrutiny is rising, and environmental performance is playing a greater role in transaction due diligence, asset valuation and portfolio management. Earlier this year, our white paper Navigating the 2026 regulatory landscape in commercial property law explored […]
Conveyancing Foundation celebrates landmark year of charity, wellbeing and industry collaboration
The conveyancing foundation is celebrating another remarkable year of charitable fundraising, wellbeing advocacy and industry collaboration, on its mission to enhance the lives of those working within the property industry. Trustee report shows great progress The latest foundation trustee report provides a detailed overview of the financial accounts and the impact and achievements of the […]
The expanding role of the conveyancer: where does the work end?
The role of the conveyancer has changed considerably over the past two decades. What was already a demanding legal process now sits alongside an increasing range of regulatory, administrative and client service responsibilities, all of which compete for the same finite amount of fee earner time. The government has acknowledged the scale of that change. […]
The digital foundations for tomorrow’s conveyancer
Technology is reshaping conveyancing. Future readiness also depends on the public facing foundations around the practice. Tyler Brown, founder of Killed Pixel Studio, considers how websites and branding can work alongside social media, printed materials, key accounts and external support as the business develops over time, and sets out the essentials of building a strong, […]
Conveyancing AI needs a rework ledger before it scales
Ed Molyneux asked in Today’s Conveyancer how a firm would know when a conveyancing AI is wrong, which behavioural scientist Gleb Tsipursky says is an “unusually timely” measurement problem. HIs argument takes the next step: supplier accuracy tests matter, but firms also need to measure the hidden checking, correction, escalation, and downstream repair that appears […]
How easy is it really for clients to instruct your law firm?
As client expectations continue to evolve, law firms are facing growing pressure to make the journey from initial enquiry to onboarding faster, clearer, and easier to navigate. While much of the focus around law firm lead generation is placed on generating enquiries, the experience that follows can be just as important in turning interest into […]
Government launches consultation into proposals to give mayors more planning powers
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has opened a consultation on its plans to give mayors power to “call-in” planning permissions. Planning powers for mayors in England outlines the scope of proposals to allow regional mayors to take over large-scale planning applications and direct councils to accept or refuse them, first revealed […]
CLC seeks licence holder views on referral fees
As part of its continuing review of referral fee arrangements, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is inviting licence holders and consumers to share their views in two new surveys. In June, the regulator published an interim report which found referral arrangements can play a legitimate role in conveyancing and help consumers to access services […]
Former Axiom Ince director struck off over amended client invoice
A former director of Axiom Ince has been struck off and ordered to pay £5,000 in costs for amending an invoice to give “the misleading impression” of a discount. Toby Richard Matthews admitted to dishonestly amending a counsel’s fee note for a client while he was a director at Axiom Ince, ahead of a Solicitors […]