LMS strengthens leadership team to reinforce its innovation agenda
LMS welcomes Alexi Walsh as its new chief financial officer, showcasing further investment in high-calibre leadership to bolster and accelerate strategic growth. Bringing deep expertise in senior finance, SaaS, and digital identity, Alexi will support the company’s mission in making the home-buying-and-selling journey safer, faster, and easier. Alexi’s previous experience includes working with PE-backed and […]
Compliance software provider Legl joins Conveyancing Association as affiliate member
Legl has joined The Conveyancing Association (CA) as an affiliate member. The award-winning software platform enables law firms to manage processes from client onboarding, to AML risk and compliance and compliant cash collection. As an affiliate member of the CA, Legl will have the opportunity to participate in member meetings, events and online sessions, as […]
Groundsure named Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve won Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2025 – which took place on Thursday 20th November. Winning Search Provider of the Year is a testament to the hard work by the entire team and, most importantly, the trust our clients place in […]
Landmark appoints Nick Dyoss to the newly created role of group business development and relationships director
Landmark has appointed Nick Dyoss to the newly created role of group business development and relationships director. In this pivotal position, Nick will act as a business owner and ambassador for Landmark’s strategic initiatives, including LandmarkConnect and Project 28, reinforcing Landmark’s reputation as a trusted partner within the property industry. Nick brings nearly three decades […]
OneDome acquires Mortgage Intelligence from Connells group
OneDome has acquired mortgage and insurance network Mortgage Intelligence from Connells Group, in a deal which significantly expands the housing and fintech business’s mortgage distribution footprint. The combined group, which also includes Life and Easy Limited and Mortgage Next Network Limited, will now arrange over £10 billion of mortgages annually. The acquisition positions OneDome as […]
Movera creates new KYC team to support conveyancers
The Movera group has created a dedicated Know Your Client (KYC) team to support conveyancers, in response to feedback from fee earners. The new team will manage all source of funds processing across the group’s two legal practices, ONP Solicitors and Cavendish Legal Group. It will be led by Natalie Brown, deputy money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) at Movera […]
Knights appoints Julie Hoy as partner in real estate
Legal and professional services business Knights has strengthened its team in Colchester with the appointment of Julie Hoy as a partner in real estate. A residential development specialist, Hoy has over 20 years of experience and knowledge of the South East property market, regularly working alongside national housebuilders, developers and registered providers to successfully deliver […]
LawNet names its firms of the year
SME law network LawNet has named the two firms of the year in its annual awards, which are held to celebrate innovation and success across the organisation’s members. South-west firm Wolferstans LLP was named Law Firm of the Year in the £6 million-plus category, while Nottingham-based Actons received the accolade in the category for firms […]
New consultancy will help law firms adopt technology
A consultancy that will help law firms navigate the world of legal technology has been launched by Tom Lyes, former director of engagement at conveyancing risk management company Lawyer Checker and more recently head of legal and property at tech company Armalytix. Tom Lyes Consultancy (TLC) will help firms to identify and implement the increasingly […]
An interview with Samantha Burrows, chair of Women in Conveyancing
Today’s Conveyancer sat down with Chair of Women in Conveyancing Samantha Burrows to discuss the newly-created networking group and how it is supporting practitioners and shaping the future of conveyancing. TC: Why did you decide to join the Women in Conveyancing committee and what was it that inspired you to support this initiative? SB: […]
Gilson Gray appoints Jeremy Davy as head of residential conveyancing
Full-service UK law firm Gilson Gray has appointed Jeremy Davy as partner and head of its residential conveyancing division for England and Wales. Based in Lincoln, Davy will oversee Gilson Gray’s residential conveyancing division, with a focus on expanding the team’s operations, enhancing efficiency through technology and AI, and growing its headcount in key locations. […]
Talbots Law appoints head of real estate development as it aims for £40m revenue
Midlands firm Talbots Law has appointed Clare Regan as new head of real estate development, with associate and solicitor Lucy George also joining the expanding team. The appointments signal ‘a statement of intent’ in the region’s property market, as the firm aims to reach £40 million in revenue. Based at Talbots’ Stourbridge office, Regan (pictured, […]
Steele Raymond marks 21 years as Top Tier firm in The Legal 500 rankings
South coast law firm Steele Raymond has been ranked Top Tier in The Legal 500 rankings for the 21st consecutive year, as it continues to expand across the region. The 2026 guide recognises eight Steele Raymond practice areas, with commercial litigation, commercial property, residential development, and corporate & commercial all ranked Top Tier. Four teams […]
Taylor Rose appoints new partners to strengthen and expand national offering
Law firm Taylor Rose has announced a series of partner promotions to strengthen capabilities in key practice areas and expand its offering across the country. The firm is investing in talent across areas including family law, conveyancing and private client. Three of the nine new partners have been promoted from consultant level, which Taylor Rose […]
Awards success for HiveRisk, Sort Group and Move Reports
HiveRisk is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the Signature Awards London, while Sort Group and Move Reports have reached the finals in two national competitions. Legal risk and compliance firm HiveRisk was given the award in recognition of an outstanding commitment to client care and long-term partnership building across the […]
Consultancy model firm Setfords is fastest-growing entry in The Lawyer UK Top 100
National law firm Setfords, which supports over 650 lawyers in a platform-based consultancy model, has jumped 19 places to 76th in The Lawyer UK Top 100, making it the fastest-growing law firm in the rankings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, Setfords was the first full-service national law firm to launch a consultancy […]
PEXA and Muve team up to drive innovation in conveyancing
Digital property exchange platform PEXA and national conveyancing firm Muve have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the modernisation of the conveyancing process and helping to drive innovation across the sector. The collaboration will see Muve use the PEXA platform for some of its client completions, while enabling both partners to explore how larger […]
PEXA appoints experienced conveyancer Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships
Property exchange platform PEXA has announced the appointment of Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships, following the launch of the full PEXA platform, including Sale & Purchase, to the UK market. Hosier brings over 18 years of experience in the conveyancing sector to the role, including working as a conveyancer at Loosemores Solicitors. He […]
ONP Solicitors launches national search for conveyancing case managers
ONP Solicitors has launched a national recruitment campaign to hire team managers with experience in leading conveyancing teams across remote and hybrid working models. The firm, part of the Movera group, is also recruiting remote remortgage case managers across England and Wales. The recruitment drive marks the next phase of ONP’s growth strategy, which it […]
RICS appoints civil engineer Susanne Eickermann-Riepe as senior VP for 2026
Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as senior vice president for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne – a civil engineer – has gained extensive experience in senior roles and board positions in the surveying profession, as well as 18 […]