Hoowla Hosts UK Conveyancing Software Conference Focused on AI, Data and Operational Efficiency
Hoowla, a leading provider of conveyancing software in the UK, successfully hosted its inaugural user conference on 11 March in Birmingham, bringing together legal professionals from across the UK for a day of industry insight, collaboration and forward-looking discussion. The invitation-only event marked a significant milestone for the company, providing the first opportunity for Hoowla […]
How to navigate the sale of a law firm in today’s market
Across the UK legal sector, conversations around succession, consolidation and growth are becoming increasingly common. Within conveyancing in particular, many firms are reassessing their long-term plans as the market continues to evolve. For some partners and firm owners, that means beginning to explore what a potential sale, merger or acquisition might look like, even if […]
SmartSearch: AML standards must improve after OPBAS report highlights critical gaps
The latest report from the Office for Professional Body Anti‑Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) highlights progress in how money laundering risks are supervised across the legal and accountancy sectors, but warns that enforcement and compliance standards still fall short in key areas. OPBAS finds that, while professional body supervisors are now more effective than when OPBAS was established […]
Empowering law firm leaders podcast: The good, the bad, and the ugly of legal tech for SME law firms
Episode 29 of Osprey Approach’s Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast is now available to watch and listen to on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. For the latest episode, Amy Bruce, Osprey Approach’s marketing director, was joined by Shona Kaye, legal technology consultant and co-founder of Lanterna, to share practical, first hand advice on why legal tech […]
Webinar: An introduction to contract and land law issues
Tuesday 31st March, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Join Geodesys for an informative webinar designed for conveyancing professionals seeking a clear understanding of property ownership and the conveyancing processes. The session will be presented by conveyancing expert, Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training, and Kay Toon, Geodesys Key Account Manager. They will guide you through essential concepts […]
Webinar: A freehold residential conveyancing transaction in detail
Wednesday 6th May, 11.30am – 12.30pm Description: Join Geodesys, in partnership with IQ Legal Training, for a practical, step‑by‑step overview of a freehold residential conveyancing transaction. This focused one‑hour webinar is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of both seller and buyer responsibilities throughout the conveyancing process. Topics covered include: Preparing the contract bundle […]
tmGroup launches tmSign – the Qualified Electronic Signature solution purpose-built for UK conveyancing
tmGroup has launched tmSign, an innovative Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) solution specifically for the regulatory, technical and workflow needs of conveyancers. The platform brings together verified digital identity, compliance, and legally recognised signing into one seamless process – enabling firms to complete property transactions securely, efficiently, and without the delays traditionally associated with wet signatures. […]
How a missed policy test changed the outcome of a green belt housing appeal
A planning inspector has approved a 120-home development on green belt land near Beaconsfield, following a High Court ruling that overturned an earlier appeal refusal due to a failure to consider key national policy requirements The decision brings an end to a protracted planning process for land promoter Hawridge Strategic Land, whose proposals had previously been […]
Webinar: Diversification of agricultural land with Landmark Information Group
Thursday 19th March, 11.00am – 12.00 noon This session is led by Jake Hawkey, environmental expert at Landmark, and Geodesys key account manager Kay Toon. It will take a deeper look into the unique set of challenges posed during the diversification of agricultural land. It will provide an overview of the recent upturn in diversification […]
Client matter risk assessments: Think first, tick second
Client matter risk assessments (CMRAs) have moved from back-office paperwork to the frontline of regulatory scrutiny for conveyancers. Recent Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reviews show that, alongside firm-wide risk assessments and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, regulators now examine CMRAs in detail – not just whether they exist, but how they’re used and what they record. In our […]
Qualified electronic signatures in conveyancing: Why QES matters now
The property market has moved decisively into the digital age, but conveyancing hasn’t always kept pace. While buyers can view properties online, arrange mortgages digitally, and transfer deposits electronically, the final signing stage has historically remained frustratingly analogue, relying on a pen-and-ink process that’s remained largely unchanged for 100s of years. That is now changing. […]
Webinar: Defective title insurance in residential conveyancing transactions
Monday 27 April 2026 – 2:00 pm (Duration 1 hour) The NAVRO Live webinar series continues this April with another practical session led by Ian Quayle, a leading authority in residential property law. Designed to support conveyancers at every level, these live webinars provide practical insight, real-world application, and the opportunity to explore key issues affecting […]
Lower operational costs does not equal lower compliance standards
Margins are tightening, but regulatory expectations are getting tougher. So how can conveyancers reduce operational costs without lowering standards? With Checkboard, it’s easy. Checkboard brings identity verification, anti-money laundering, biometric ID, source of funds, safe harbour and payments into one streamlined digital workflow. Clients complete their checks in a single journey, with automated verification and […]
What the 2026 reform cycle means for commercial property law
The commercial property sector is heading into another significant period of regulatory change. As set out in SearchFlow’s newly released white paper, Navigating the 2026 Regulatory Landscape in Commercial Property Law, the next reform cycle will reshape disclosure requirements, planning processes, environmental obligations and due diligence expectations across the industry. For firms operating in an […]
Better lead capture paves the way for smoother client onboarding
We’re firm believers that effective lead capture is a critical factor in creating smoother, more efficient client journeys for law firms. It’s certainly no secret that clear and structured enquiries at the very first stage of engagement set the tone for stronger client relationships, faster onboarding and improved operational efficiency. Capturing new leads is not […]
Lawyers gain 10,000 hours in productivity as AI-powered document reading tool REI processes data from over 300 local authorities in England and Wales
Search Acumen, a pioneer in UK legal technology, announces that its local authority document reading tool, Real Estate Intelligence (REI), has created time efficiency savings of approximately 10,000 hours for real estate lawyers to date. Since its launch in Q4 2024, REI has processed more than 225,000 individual pages of CON29 documents. Using REI, reviewing […]
Whitepaper examines how AI is moving from hype to habit in legal casework
Case management provider InTouch has published a new whitepaper exploring how artificial intelligence is being used in day-to-day legal work, combining industry roundtable insights with anonymised patterns drawn from thousands of AI interactions on live matters within the InTouch platform. With growing pressure on firms to improve efficiency while maintaining oversight and compliance, many are […]
How Osprey Approach is supporting Hannays Solicitors’ long-term compliance and operational confidence
Hannays Solicitors and Advocates is a well-established law firm that delivers legal services across the South Tyneside region and beyond. With a strong focus on compliance and client care, the firm needed a reliable, future-proof solution to manage its operations efficiently and securely. In 2009, Hannays chose Osprey Approach as its practice and case management […]
The connected law firm: Driving efficiency through integration
The modern law firm is no longer built on isolated systems and manual processes. Today’s leading firms operate as connected ecosystems, integrating case management, documents, billing, and communications to transform how legal teams work, collaborate, and deliver greater productivity and transparency. The power of integration For many firms, core systems have long operated in silos […]
Special development order approved for proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire
The Secretary of State has approved a special development order for a proposed Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedfordshire, concluding that the economic and tourism benefits of the scheme would significantly outweigh the harms identified through the planning process. The application relates to a site of approximately 268 hectares, largely comprising a former […]