Safe Harbour welcomed as a step forward in the sector
The industry has embraced the new steps that HM Land Registry (HMLR) is taking to enable the use of digital ID verification in the home buying process. Although the standard is optional at the moment, it is thought that it will soon become the ‘norm’ for the industry, as process become more streamlined and the […]
Firm websites could suffer as a result of new Google Algorithm
Attracting new business is always important, and although we’d like to rely on recommendations of happy clients, more often than not people will choose our business as a result of a searching for the service on a search engine, and then contacting for a quote. With this in mind, the position of a wills and […]
The British Conveyancing Awards are just two months away!
In two months time the conveyancing industry will be donning their finest bib and tucker as we all come together to celebrate the inaugural British Conveyancing Awards. The awards aim to recognise the herculean efforts undertaken by the sector over the past 12 months, as everyone has adapted to challenging conditions that a worldwide pandemic […]
New requirement for an independent AML audit from the regulators
On the 20th January 2021 the LSAG published new Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the legal sector which states that ‘The practice must conduct an independent audit of the adequacy and effectiveness of its AML policies, controls and procedures’. Legal Eye offers an audit service to fulfil this requirement. The audit report summarises an evaluation of […]
BASPI creates ‘one source of truth’
Understanding and utilising data has always been important but in the technological era it has become all-encompassing. In every facet of our lives, the data we provide, the data we hold, and the data we use, determines so much about what we do next. My first interaction with data collation was when I was 11 […]
Search Acumen signs up to blockchain network Coadjute
Coadjute, the blockchain network for the UK property market that aims to halve the time it takes to move home, announced the move by leading conveyancing software firm Osprey Approach, property data provider company Search Acumen, and award-winning conveyancing firms AVRillo and PCS Legal to join their digital network. Coadjute’s blockchain platform is an open […]
LEAP strengthen business intelligence and CRM capabilities
LEAP, the leading practice management software provider, is delighted to announce a new partnership with business solution specialist Red Rain, creator of the RedView suite of products. Seamlessly integrated with LEAP, RedView provides law firms with a range of capabilities that enhance and supplement their day-to-day operations, assisting them to grow their business while allowing […]
Digital TA6 Transformed by InfoTrack & Perfect Portal to sell a property faster
An England and Wales first beta project, from legal technology providers InfoTrack and Perfect Portal. Discover how digital data can be utilised more effectively between sellers, agents, buyers and conveyancers to market a UK property. Scott Bozinis, Chief Executive Officer at InfoTrack explains: “The Law Society TA6 form is the industry standard for property information, […]
Awards Early Bird offering ends on Sunday
Sunday 21st March 2021 is the final day for firms to take advantage of the ‘early bird’ offer currently available to enter the inaugural British Conveyancing Awards. The awards are taking place on Tuesday 25th May 2021 with Samira Ahmed leading the virtual celebrations from 3.30pm, alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker. Tom Lyes, Director of […]
Technology adoption in conveyancing
In a roundtable hosted by SearchFlow that focused on Technology Transformation in Global Real Estate, LegalTech consultant Brian Kennedy considers the future evolution of the property lawyer profession as a result of technology adoption. Here, Adam Groom from SearchFlow asks four questions about the impact of technology with property transactions. Adam Groom: “What observations are […]
Cyber crime and the increased risks of working from home
Paul Saunders, Managing Director of Legal Eye talks to Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement for Lawyer Checker, about the rise in cyber security risks caused by recent changes to working patterns and working from home. This article was submitted to be published by Legal Eye as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Conveyancer. The […]
Category Sponsors announced for British Conveyancing Awards
We’re excited to announce some of our award category sponsors for the upcoming British Conveyancing Awards which are taking the virtual center stage on 25th May 2021 led by broadcast journalist Samira Ahmed. Introducing our award category sponsors The following awards have been sponsored: Best IT Team Sponsored by CTS, who are the managed cloud […]
Helping connectivity in the home buying process
“Innovations that really take off are ones that have a low barrier to adoption, that seem logical and straightforward to use.” Dan Salmons, CEO, Coadjute The home buying process can often be seen as a cumbersome one. A process that seemingly hasn’t changed since the dawn of time. Many have tried and failed to revolutionise […]
InfoTrack delivers a Powerful, Game-Changing, Electronic Client Onboarding Solution
UK-based, legal technology provider InfoTrack has delivered eCOS; a powerful, new electronic client onboarding solution that builds on their momentum in the digital conveyancing space. Pioneers of digital conveyancing and the first legal technology vendor to facilitate electronic signatures for deeds, InfoTrack has been operating from its London base since 2015 delivering digital conveyancing solutions […]
Real estate roundtable discusses agile working and role of technology: “Now is the time to be decisive with technology transformation”
SearchFlow, the UK’s largest provider of legal due diligence data for residential and commercial property transactions, brought together a group of real estate experts to discuss the opportunities that lie ahead in 2021 thanks to new technology innovation in the sector. The virtual roundtable event included talks from Paul Tostevin, Director of World Research of […]
Moneypenny launches outbound calling service for law firms
Leading outsourced communications provider Moneypenny has launched an Outbound Calling service for the legal sector – to help firms save time and capture more leads. The new service can be used to qualify conveyancing enquiries, handle inbound leads for personal injury and other claims, and contact wills and probate and lasting powers of attorney clients […]
Online learning platform from LEAP
LEAP University, which launched in 2019 is an online learning platform that enables users to train and refresh their skills in using the LEAP software via an ever-expanding directory of courses. This includes creating matters and cards, capturing matter level information, generating documents and sharing correspondence. The university is available to every LEAP user and […]
Passwords, Phishing and the Dark Web
Continuing with our compliance theme, Matthew Locker, a Cyber Security Consultant at Apstorm has shared his ideas on how law firms can remain compliant in the modern world. In today’s digital society, passwords have become a necessary evil and are the guardians of some of our most important information, e.g. online retail, banking, email accounts, […]
Responding to a Cyber Security Breach
Continuing with our compliance theme, Matthew Locker, a Cyber Security Consultant at Apstorm has shared his ideas on how law firms can remain compliant in the modern world. The legal sector is rich in sensitive data and financial transactions, unfortunately, this makes it an attractive target for many cyber actors including, criminals, activists and possibly […]
With HM Land Registry’s Safe Harbour Standard, conveyancing will lead the way in digital ID
Digital identity checks have been a key focus for the UK Government over the past year, with various initiatives having been announced throughout 2020, and with HM Land Registry’s recently unveiled ‘Safe Harbour Standard’ the conveyancing industry will be leading the way in terms of best practice. HM Land Registry launched a draft set of […]