Tracy Gee joins Spicerhaart Part Exchange and Assisted Move
Tracy Gee has been appointed as the new Business Development Manager (BDM) for the Kent and Sussex region as part of Spicerhaart Part Exchange and Assisted Move’s expansion. Tracy, who has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry will be responsible for building relationships with new build developers and colleagues in the local estate […]
CLC Diversity Report 2019
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has today published the findings from its latest diversity monitoring survey of the community it regulates. The findings show a diverse workforce, founded on a profession that can be entered via a range of non-graduate routes. In January, the CLC launched a project to support its regulated community in […]
Gazeal Announce Latest Appointment
The Solicitor and Legal Trainer Lorraine Richardson M.A has been appointed as Gazeal’s Head of Legal Professional Practice. Appointed on a consultancy basis, Lorraine will be responsible for producing training webinars for legal firms, advising on all aspects of the conveyancing transaction and assisting with the development of the company’s legal and arbitration process. For […]
LeO Offer Updated Advice On Regulatory Compliance In Pre-Engagement Phase
Having investigated 1,560 conveyancing related complaints last year alone, the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) have been reiterating the advice they offer to law firms in a bid to reduce this number in the future. Of the total, only 600 complaints pertained to a costs issues. However, during 2018, over 300 of these costs complaints were upheld […]
Concerns Over Aspiring Solicitors Being Exploited While Completing SQE
The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD), who represent students through to solicitors with five years Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), have expressed concern for up and coming solicitors being at risk of exploitation if they are not paid the minimum wage while they are undertaking the work experience section of the new SQE. Following their worries, The […]
Firm Appoints First Female Senior Partner in 256 year history
A Midlands’ law firm, Sydney Mitchell, which was founded over 250 years ago, has appointed its first female senior partner. Karen Moores, who has been a partner at the city centre firm since 1998, has taken over the reins from Div Singh who stepped down from his role after 11 years at the helm. Following […]
Midlands Based Conveyancing Firm Expands and Recruits
A specialist Midland’s based conveyancing firm has expanded its empire by moving into new premises and recruiting more talent to its organisation. Tamworth based, Aconveyancing has opened a meeting space in Shirley, Solihull which allows their experienced team to work directly with clients in the Solihull and West Midland’s areas. While celebrating the company’s 2nd […]
Terrafirma Makes Key Appointment With New Technical Director
– Ground risk specialist continues commitment to technical excellence and education with appointment of new Technical Director – Terrafirma are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced engineer and mine treatment specialist Chris Milne, who has been appointed as Technical Director, reflecting Terrafirma’s continued commitment to technical excellence. Chris is a UK Registered Ground Engineering […]
Nearly 70% Of Solicitors Suffer High Levels Of Stress
Two thirds (66%) of solicitors are currently experiencing high levels of stress, according to the latest findings from the Bellwether Report 2019 titled ‘Stress in the Legal Profession: Problematic or Inevitable’, published by LexisNexis UK. It highlights that stress is an endemic issue in the legal profession but most solicitors working for law firms are […]
Record Number Of Firms Enter The LFS Conveyancing Awards 2019 (Sponsored By Groundsure)
Despite the many challenges facing conveyancers today more and more firms are seeking to be recognised as being one of the best by entering the LFS Conveyancing Awards. The main awards are now closed to entries and the judges are starting the mammoth task of reviewing well in excess of 100 applications. Mystery shopping, compliance […]
Search Acumen Appoints Client Manager As It Expands Commercial Real Estate Business
Search Acumen, property data insight and technology provider, has appointed Charlotte Cripps to the role of Commercial Real Estate Client Relationship Manager as the business continues to enhance its work with legal firms in the commercial real estate market. Charlotte has over five years of experience working with real estate professionals and conveyancers and has […]
UNU Group’s Director Talks About Its Free UK-Wide Legal Helpline
Nigel Allen, Director of Total Claims Solutions & UNU Group, is a former CEO of claims management giants Slater Gordon Solutions Motor and has extensive experience growing and managing businesses within the insurance sector. Working his way up from an initial role as a filing clerk, Nigel successfully grew Plantec Holdings into one of the […]
Damar Training’s 2019 Apprenticeship Awards – The Results Are In!
Now in their 14th year, Damar Training’s annual apprenticeship awards are a celebration of the achievements of apprentices, their employers and line managers. The results, released during National Apprenticeship Week, show once again the difference that apprenticeships are making to individuals and organisations and also the commitment shown by employers and managers. This year’s awards […]
Index Integrate With Tikit P4W
London, 6th March 2019 – Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions to legal firms, has today announced a new integration with Index Property Information into the latest version of P4W; version 5.01-01. Index Property Information has all your requirements in one place and more. It produces a variety of reports and searches quickly and efficiently. The […]
The Simplify Group And My Home Move Join Forces
The UK’s two leading conveyancing groups – My Home Move and The Simplify Group – today announced that they are combining to create a conveyancing powerhouse which will be the standout market leader. The combined organisation, to be known as Simplify, will benefit from the complementary strengths of the two groups to build on the […]
Law Firm Announce Conveyancing Promotions After 10% Growth in 2018
One of the West Midlands leading independent law firms has made six promotions to help it build on 10% growth in 2018. Talbots Law, which employs over 200 people across its six offices in the Black Country and Worcestershire, saw annual fees rise to nearly £12m and took the decision to put in place the […]
Lawyer Checker Partner Up With InfoTrack To Reduce Legal Fraud
Lawyer Checker are hosting an enlightening webinar in partnership with InfoTrack to safeguard law firms from becoming a victim of fraud and cyber crime. Cyber criminals are launching more online attacks on UK businesses than ever before. The Cyber Threat to UK Business report notes that firms are under increasing threat from ransomware, data breaches, and […]
Growing Concern Over Solicitors Mental Health And Wellbeing
Legal mental health charity, LawCare has reported receiving their highest ever number of helpline calls from solicitors in 2018. An even more worrying statistic from the charity has revealed calls from solicitors complaining about bullying and harassment has nearly doubled in 2018. LawCare, a charity that promotes and supports good mental health and wellbeing across […]
The Practical Vision Network’s New Recruits Passionate About Supporting and Developing Businesses
The Practical Vision Network is excited to welcome the appointment of two Key Relationship Managers that will endeavor to passionately extend the value and protection our vital products and services can add to UK law firms. Uniquely placed in providing innovative technology and products to safeguard law firms against cyber crime, Lawyer Checker is delighted […]
National Paralegals Awards 2019 : The Search Is On To Find The Best Paralegals In The UK
These brand-new awards will recognise and reward the achievements of Paralegals across the UK. There are 12 categories including Best Employment Paralegal, Best Local Authority Paralegal, Will Writing Organisation of the Year and Best Paralegal company. Rita Leat, Managing Director of The Professional Paralegal Register who is hosting these new awards said ‘There are an […]