Movers and Shakers – 24 July 2020
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Spencer Gale has been appointed as National Account Manager at […]
Legal Assistant Banned For Dishonesty
A legal assistant has been banned from working in the legal profession, after it emerged he lied about passing his exams. Benjamin Lewis Clark wanted his law firm to pay for the course fees due to having financial problems. But when his dishonesty was discovered, Mr Clark agreed with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to […]
The Access Group Acquires DPS Software
The Access Group (Access), today announced the acquisition of DPS Software (DPS), a UK leader in SaaS based Practice Management software for Legal Practices and In-House Legal departments, with a focus on firms with between 10 and 200 employees. The addition of DPS, follows shortly after the groups’ acquisition of Eclipse and will deliver a […]
Feel Good Friday – Scanlans & Castleforge Partners
There has been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a little snap shot of what’s been going on. Scanlans duo gain Chartered Surveyor Status Two of Scanlans’ brightest young stars […]
Alexa Skills App Expands PLS Solicitors Technology
Data from Strategy Analytics show that over 1-in-5 UK households have a smart speaker. That translates into 5.8 million households and a reach of over 10 million users. With this in mind, PLS have decided to expand their processes and utilise this technology to improve the client journey further. askPLS is PLS Solicitors’ new and intelligent […]
NHBC Launches New MMC Acceptance Service For UK Construction Industry
NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has launched a new service dedicated to the rapidly growing area of Modern Methods of Construction NHBC Accepts is all-inclusive, end-to-end service that will help to build confidence in innovative construction and enable MMC systems to be fast-tracked for NHBC warranty. As part of the new service, detailed and robust […]
Barratt Developments Announce Resilient Performance And Strong Financial Position
Barratt Developments PLC (the ‘Group’) last week issued their trading update for the year ended 30 June 2020 ahead of publication of its annual results on 2 September 2020. The Group reported that following a shutdown of sites during the lockdown, all operational sites were reopened by 30 June 2020 and all employees, other than […]
How Trainees Are Helping One Firm Pivot Their Business In The Face Of Covid-19
Being a great lawyer doesn’t mean you are a great business person Along with many other professional and medical disciplines, lawyers excel in producing experts within their own specialisms. But what the pandemic has proved is that being a great litigator, conveyancing or private client lawyer does not necessarily equip them well for the challenges […]
New Conveyancing Firm Launched
Today, Monday 13 July 2020, sees the launch of Movus Law – a brand new entrant to the market, set up by a team of experts in conveyancing and property development. Spearheaded by Kevin Steele and Gordon Bishop, two experienced and well-respected lawyers in the residential property market, this new firm whose proposition is ‘move […]
Frequent feedback: Improving productivity, absence and long-term commitment at your firm
Law firms can be hectic places, and anyone looking to make a career in one certainly needs to be well prepared. Feedback matters in any job, but frequent feedback is increasingly more vital in busy, fast-paced workplaces such as firms. Employees of all stripes are craving more regular feedback, and conveyance firms are no exception […]
Movers and Shakers – 10 July 2020
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Baroness Dianna Hayter has been appointed as the chair of […]
Feel Good Friday – Parker Bullen, O’Neill Patient & Bell Lamb & Joynson
There has been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a little snap shot of what’s been going on. Virtual Graduation ceremony held by Parker Bullen Eight trainee solicitors, a paralegal […]
The Cashroom Ltd Acquires Kanbaro Ltd
The Cashroom Ltd has acquired Kanbaro Ltd, effective 17th June 2020. Kanbaro Ltd developed and maintain The Cashroom Ltd Portal. The Portal securely and efficiently deals with client communication, task management and increasingly the automation of many of our processes. The portal is a modern web application, suitable for use on desktop and laptop browsers […]
Virtual Awards Ceremony Celebrates ESTA Victories
The ESTAS took virtual centre stage last week as over 1,500 agents and suppliers tuned in to the online event to see who took the crowns at this year’s ceremony. Winners of the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2020 were announced by Phil Spencer. Simon Brown, ESTAS Group founder said: “There’s also never been a […]
£10,000 Fine Plus Costs For Veteran Solicitor
David Hayhurst, a senior partner of closed Merseyside firm 174 Solicitors Ltd, has ruined his 40-year unblemished record after being fined £10,000 and having to pay £15,000 costs by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after admitting he failed to advise his clients adequately about investing in four high-risk schemes. An investigation conducted by the Solicitors […]
CLC Encouraging Staff To Take Part In Complaints Handling Courses
The Counsel for Legal Conveyancers (CLC) are encouraging staff in their practices to consider professional learning courses provided for by the Legal Ombudsman. The courses, that are focused on first-tier complaints handling and best practices, are aimed to help service providers understand the investigation process by the Ombudsman, as well as how to introduce different […]
Simplify acquires Cook Taylor Woodhouse to become number 1 in Greater London
Market-leading conveyancing and property services group, Simplify has today announced the acquisition of Cook Taylor Woodhouse Solicitors as part of an ongoing growth strategy, strengthening its presence in London and the South East and increasing the range of options available for clients and introducers. Cook Taylor Woodhouse Solicitors, also known as CTW, is a top […]
CMA Seeks Further Disqualifications
Following on from the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) successfully disqualifying two Directors from estate agents, it has been revealed that there are further investigations being conducted in the hope of netting further disqualifications. A statement from the CMA read: “The CMA is also seeking director disqualifications in two further separate proceedings before the court. One […]
SRA To Expand Its AML Visits To Continue Competence
In its business plan draft for 2020/2021, the SRA has revealed that in an effort to continue competence, it will be increasing its monitoring of firms’ anti-money laundering (AML) policies. Following a review of its annual business plan, which followed on from the recent publication of its corporate strategy for 2020-2023, the regulator has unveiled […]
Firm Has Real Prospect Of Defence Despite ‘Disastrous Consequences’ Of Action
A Liverpool firm has convinced a judge they have a real prospect of a defence in a summary judgment for exacerbated costs, despite the ‘disastrous consequences’ for the claimant following their breach. Liverpool firm, EAD Solicitors is now in administration, however following the purchase of a property in October 2016, from 199 Molyneux Road Ltd, […]