What makes the perfect law firm partner?
For episode 28 of Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, Simon McCrum, owner of McCrum Management Consultancy and author of The Perfect Partner, discusses the qualities that define a successful law firm partner; how to run more effective partner meetings; and why building trust, developing future leaders and creating a shared vision are essential to […]
LSB promises tougher scrutiny and ‘significant’ shake-up in response to Public Bodies Review
The Legal Services Board (LSB) says it accepts the 10 recommendations outlined in the the government’s Public Bodies Review, and has committed to setting out plans for a “significant” shake-up of its operations. Writing in its response to the Public Bodies Review, the oversight regulator said it would focus its strategy on “stronger oversight to […]
Fears for sustainability of conveyancing as research suggests fees are down 3.5% year on year
The average cost of conveyancing has fallen by 3.5% year-on year, with a 3% quarterly fall seen between Q2 and Q3 this year alone, new research shows. Analysis of more than 77,000 conveyancing quotes by home comparison site reallymoving found that buyers and sellers are now paying an average total of £2,364 for conveyancing services. […]
Members body releases digital sales packs and logbook guidance to support reform roadmap
The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has issued two guidance notes to support the new digital products included in the MHCLG Roadmap roll-out. While the RLBA explained it understood ‘Non-Statutory Guidance’ from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Buying & Selling team was planned for Material Information, no such guidance was planned for […]
Conveyancing Association focus on role conveyancers play in the home buying and selling process at upcoming annual conference
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has unveiled plans for their upcoming 2027 annual conference and charity dinner, focusing on ensuring conveyancers play a central role in shaping the future of the home buying and selling process, while strengthening transaction security and consumer protection. Taking place on the 3rd February in Birmingham, the theme, ‘Reclaiming Conveyancing – […]
Firms celebrate wins at Best Conveyancer Awards and NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards
Firms across the conveyancing industry are celebrating wins in the Best Conveyancer Awards and NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards hosted this week. Sponsored by LMS, The Best Conveyancer Awards named Ward Hadaway ‘Best Conveyancer Overall Winner’ and ‘Best Conveyancer Large’ at the EA Masters ceremony in London. Birmingham firm, Toussaints Solicitors won ‘Best Conveyancer Small’ award, […]