Marking International Women’s Day In The Conveyancing Sector
Yesterday marked International Women’s Day which celebrates and highlights women’s achievements throughout history and how far we have come in gender equality since the Sex Disqualification Act was passed in 1919. Even though gender equality has advanced since the Act there is still a clear gap between women in law and women in senior leadership […]
Technological Pace Is UK’s CEOs Key Threat
UK’s CEOs key fears in 2020 has been confirmed to be economic uncertainty and the speed of technological advancements according to a 2020 global research on businesses. The 23rd CEO Survey was conducted by PwC who interviewed 1,581 CEOs in 83 countries between September and October 2019. UK CEOs expressed concerns over the fast pace […]
Magic Circle Law Firm Reveals High Retention In Qualifying Trainees
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s head count keeps growing as they retain nearly all of their qualifying trainees for spring 2020. Founded back in 1743, the firm has confirmed it will retain 90 per cent of its newly qualified talent by making offers to 36 out its 39 qualifiers. Legal Cheek said that “Freshfields became the first […]
Scottish Lawyer Struck Off Roll
Alistair Bowie, aged 69, has been struck off the solicitors’ roll after being found guilty of ‘professional misconduct’ over his failure to act in his client’s best interest. Mr Bowie, acted on behalf of a 70-year-old client, however, he transferred the title from the client’s home over to an Edwin McLaren. It transpired later on […]
First Apprenticeship Yields Chartered Legal Executive
Nowadays, there are many routes you can take to learn and earn qualifications. Historically, the legal sector has predominantly taken the route of university qualifications, it has taken a big leap in recent years, as it was announced at the start of this month, that an apprentice had qualified as a chartered legal executive. Evie […]
Finalists Announced For National Paralegal Awards
The Professional Paralegal Register have announced the finalists for the prestigious National Paralegal Awards, which will be taking place on Friday 27th March 2020. Karen Babington, Director at the Practical Vision Network, was selected as a judge for the awards, and helped whittle down the nominees list. The finalists are from 16 individual and business […]
New Recruits Announced At Adkirk Law
Kieran Egan and Anna Sparrow have joined the specialist conveyancing firm Adkirk Law. The Preston-based law firm specialises in conveyancing, fraud and regulatory law. Anna joins the firm with 13 years experience, having previously worked at Stephenson’s Solicitors and Slater and Gordon as a conveyancing solicitor. Whilst at Adkirk Law, Anna will focus on freehold, […]
Japanese Knotweed Expansion For CEL Solicitors
Japanese Knotweed has been hitting the headlines again recently. Due to the problems this invasive plant brings to the conveyancing process, Liverpool-based law firm CEL Solicitors has expanded its core service lines. The firm have hired Mark Montaldo, to head up their Japanese Knotweed claims offering. The firm also specialises in housing welfare and data […]
Moneypenny Becomes Industry Partner To Propertymark
Leading outsourced communications provider Moneypenny has become an industry partner to the UK’s foremost professional body for the property industry, Propertymark. Propertymark encompasses ARLA Propertymark, NAEA Propertymark and NAVA Propertymark and comprises more than 18,000 members across the UK. The partnership will see Moneypenny, which provides telephone answering and live chat services to more than […]
poweredbypie Appoints Director of Customer Success
Search and software provider poweredbypie has announced the promotion of former channel manager, Sarah Fancourt, to the newly created role of Director of Customer Success, with overall responsibility for the 64 strong team at poweredbypie’s operations and contact centre in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Sarah Fancourt comments: “With poweredbypie, Property Search Group (PSG), ACS Conveyancing Searches and […]
Index Property Information Announces Upgraded Integration With Tikit (P4W) Case Management Software
Index, a national provider of legal solutions to legal firms, has today announced a new integration into the latest version of Tikit Partner for Windows (P4W). Index Property Information has all your requirements in one place and more. It produces a variety of reports and searches quickly and efficiently. The upgraded integration between Index and […]
Property Ombudsman Set To Retire
Katrine Sporle, the current Property Ombudsman is set to retire in the autumn, so the hunt is on for a new candidate. The new Ombudsman will take up the post in November 2019, and will also hold the position of Chief Executive of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) organisation whose headquarters is based in Salisbury. About […]
Equity Release Supermarket Crowned ‘Best Financial Adviser’ 2019
Equity Release Supermarket (ERS) were crowned ‘Best Financial Adviser’ at the annual Equity Release awards. Mark Gregory, Founder & CEO at Equity Release Supermarket commented: “This was an incredibly proud moment for us, especially as we have now been recognised as leading the way in our field, after a lot of dedication and hard work. […]
Over a Quarter of Law Firm Websites Unsecure
Law firms are failing in their efforts to tackle the rising risk of cyber crime. Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic security measures. The research has been undertaken by a leading […]
Blackhurst Budd Announce Key Promotion
Briony Haley, a specialist commercial property solicitor has been promoted to Director at Blackpool based law firm Blackhurst Budd Solicitors. Briony qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and moved to the firm in 2015, advising clients on commercial property sales and purchases, leasers and development acquisitions. She will join the Board of Directors, taking an active […]