Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Who’s the Dave in your life?
As I get older and closer to the end of my career than the start, I have been thinking about all of the inspirational people I have met throughout my life, and in particular, inspirational characters within the conveyancing world. And I say ‘characters’ as opposed to conveyancers or solicitors, as some are not doing […]
Adversity brings out the lawyer in us, says firm MD
When issues arise that are outside of the control of the profession, firms must assess risk and ‘do the lawyering’ using the appropriate tools says the new Managing Director of Newport-based Convey Law. Following the Barclays outage on Friday 31st January 2025, Janine Wellington said she was ‘surprised’ to hear of firms unwilling to move […]
Conveyancing health check: 3 strategies to ensure timely IDV
With Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates changing from the beginning of April, home buyers are keen to complete their purchases before the price jumps up – the race to buy is set to accelerate in the opening months of the year. Naturally, this puts added pressure on conveyancers to complete the necessary steps ahead […]
What is horizontal digital integration?
How do law firms choose the right technology? Its a conundrum many law firms face and with so much technology available to them, how can they be sure they’re selecting the right option for them? Chris Williams of Novus Strategy & Consulting joins the Today’s Conveyancer podcast to share his thoughts and insight on the […]
Diary Of A High Street Conveyancer – Relentless emails
I know that I did not write a diary entry last week… and do you know the reason why? Because, I, like you, am struggling. I am finding it hard to stay on top of everything, and the volume of emails is becoming too difficult. And if we don’t reply to those chasing emails from […]
In defence of Caveat Emptor
Introduction Interactions between lawyers and non-lawyers on social media indicate a clear divide concerning the principle of “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware.” Many non-lawyers consider caveat emptor to be antiquated and advocate, in effect, that the principle be reversed to “caveat venditor,” or “let the seller beware.” This is particularly evident in the […]
From Fragmentation to Integration: mapping a pathway to maturity for Prop-tech
Over recent years, we’ve seen a steady flow of mergers and acquisitions in the Prop-tech market, including InfoTrack’s purchase of our leading UK tech business Search Acumen a few years ago. While the consolidation process can be turbulent, property companies and law firms should take heart that this is not the sign of an industry […]
Future proofing your firm is not just about technology
At the tail-end of last year, there was some interesting research released by TwentyConvey which looked at retention rates for conveyancers in England and Wales and questioned why they might be so low. According to the research, following an examination of close to 30,000 live sales transactions, ‘only 11% of the time did the selling […]
Your voice matters – help improve mental health in the legal sector
Be part of Life in the Law 2025 By Niamh Warnock and Trish McLellan The legal sector is known for its high-pressure environment, long hours, and demanding workloads, all of which can take a toll on mental health and wellbeing. In 2021, LawCare’s first Life in the Law survey provided groundbreaking insight into these issues. […]
A shift in mindset around collaboration across the property sector
In the second episode of the new series of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast former Google-exec turned prop-tech entrepreneur Gemma Young discusses her journey on helping improve the home moving process. In a wide ranging discussion Gemma and Today’s Conveyancer podcast host David Opie explore the work being done to digitise the relationships between estate agents […]
Celebrating 200 years of the Law Society
As the Law Society of England and Wales marks two centuries since its inception in 1825, new research reveals public views on the legal profession, the justice system and the use of technology. Public confidence in solicitors remains the cornerstone of the legal sector’s continued success as almost eight in 10 adults in the UK […]
2025 – The year reviews take centre stage?
Firms who do not proactively engage with online reviews and associated platforms run the risk of falling behind their competitors who do and losing out on future work. The warning comes from online review platform ReviewSolicitors who have been tracking recent trends in online review management identifying the way search engines like Google respond to […]
Survey: Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has launched its new “Life in the Law 2025” surveys and invites you to take part. There are two separate surveys: one for individuals in the legal sector, and another for organisations, such as law firms, chambers, and in-house legal departments. The surveys are anonymous and take approximately […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Busy start to January
I am conscious that we are all so busy – it feels to me like the busiest January I have ever known… so why is it then that I seem to be spending most of my time updating others on what I am hoping to do ! And then I never seem to get around […]
Building on the Novus AI Six-Pillar Framework in Conveyancing
In our previous article, we introduced a six-pillar framework—Vision, Value, Cost, Risk, Adoption, and Transformation—as a step-by-step approach to implementing AI in conveyancing. We emphasised the importance of aligning AI projects with broader organisational goals, understanding the total cost of ownership (TCO), and managing risks, particularly around regulation and data security. Now, let’s dig deeper […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all! I looked back at what I wrote this time last year as I had a recollection that I had set out the top five New Year resolutions; I thought, as we enter a new year, that it would be interesting to go back and see how many of those […]
ABS fined more than £25,000 for AML failings
A Birmingham law firm has been fined more than the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) stated £25,000 for ‘traditional’ firms for anti-money laundering (AML) failures because of it’s status as an alternative business structure (ABS). Tyndallwoods Solicitors, has been fined £27,813 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for failing to implement proper anti-money laundering (AML) measures […]
Have your say: What risks might sink your ship in 2025?
Ahead of the launch of an exciting new initiative in 2025 related to Risk Management within legal services firms, Today’s Media is surveying law firms on which risks to their business most concerns them; what firms see as important issues in 2025 and beyond; and how well equipped they feel to tackle them. The results […]
The good, the bad and the awkward: What clients say about their first impressions of law firms
First impressions are critical, especially for law firms. Clients often approach with high-stakes concerns, looking for more than just expertise – they want empathy, professionalism and reassurance. The Law Firm Marketing Club’s What Clients Want 2024 research posed a key question: “How did you first contact the law firm, and what was your first impression?” Respondents […]
‘Ask Adam’ – the new Today’s Conveyancer collaboration that gets your Land Registry Questions answered
‘Ask Adam’ is a new spin off in Today’s Conveyancer and allows readers to ask any questions they want to the Land Registry. This month’s question has already been answered, but we will be asking readers on social media, who can choose to remain anonymous – where it will be answered in a brand new […]