New appointments aim to boost growth at Armalytix and WSP Solicitors
Conveyancing data intelligence firm Armalytix has appointed a new head of sales to help it expand beyond conveyancing and support the full property transaction chain, while WSP Solicitors has expanded its residential conveyancing team following a period of growth. Amie Williamson (pictured top left) joins the Gloucester firm from Tayntons, where she spent 19 years leading shared […]
conveybuddy donated £19,030 to charity in 2025 and raises target to £50k
Panel management firm conveybuddy donated £19,030 to charitable causes in 2025, with more than half of the total (£11,200) donated in the last quarter of the year alone. The donations are made on every case completed through its platform, with the strong Q4 contribution reflecting increased completion volumes, the company said. Brokers using conveybuddy are […]
Profile: Peter Ambrose, managing director of The Partnership
Peter Ambrose is the managing director of The Partnership, a company modernising the conveyancing process. With a legal background and strong technology expertise, he founded the firm to transform traditional residential transactions. Over the past decade, he has built the company into a respected brand with offices in London and Guildford, a team of over […]
Regional firms celebrate successes and milestones
Regional law firms are celebrating their successes this month, with new offices, a milestone anniversary and accolades from teams. Bell Lamb & Joynson (pictured) has re-established its presence in Liverpool with the opening of a new city centre office, which the firm says marks a significant milestone in its growth across the north west. The […]
National firms report strong growth in latest financial results
Setfords, Knights and Ward Hadaway have reported strong growth in their latest financial results, with the latter enjoying record turnover of £53.6 million in 2025/25, up 11.6% year-on-year. The firm, which recently merged with Teesside firm The Endeavour Partnership and opened a new Birmingham office, is on target to achieve its objectives of turnover growth […]
Profile: John Coulter, consultant solicitor and founder, ClearPath Consultants
With over 20 years of experience in residential conveyancing, consultant solicitor John Coulter has worked across high-volume firms, boutique practices, and leadership roles. Alongside his legal practice, he advises law firms on operational efficiency, capacity management and sustainable growth, with a particular focus on improving workflow design, client communication and team wellbeing – without increasing […]
Property duo launch recruitment and consultancy firm to serve sector
Property duo Nicola and Paul Broomham have launched a new recruitment and retention consultancy targeted at the property sector. The husband and wife team say that 2point0 Group, which blends recruitment, consultancy and leadership coaching, will help property businesses to “reduce hiring risk, navigate change, and grow sustainably”. Between them, Nicola and Paul bring over 50 years’ experience across […]
Brachers completes acquisition of Gill Turner Tucker following Lawfront deal
Kent law firm Brachers has completed the acquisition of fellow Kent firm Gill Turner Tucker. The acquisition comes a year after Brachers’ partnership with private equity-backed Lawfront, in a deal which took the national group of regional law firms past £100 million revenue. The acquisition brings together two firms with deep roots in Kent: Gill […]
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, […]