2020 – the year of growth for legal tech experts LFS

Northampton based legal tech company LFS have had a significant year of growth with their product Minerva, despite the challenges of the pandemic, with 100 law firms now using their solutions, over 30 having deployed

Millennials are now aged between 25 and 40. And as this group makes its way up the career ladder, the millennial pound is strengthening as the generation enters its prime spending years. As such, millennials

Protecting against fraud and ensuring your clients are who they say they are can be challenging. But with all solicitors required to carry out proper identity checks, and the Safe Harbour Standard for conveyancers setting

In today’s world of e-commerce and online banking, consumers expect instant access to services in a safe and secure environment. In the legal industry, meeting the needs and expectations of clients is key in an

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has both created positive and negative outcomes for the legal landscape. Those barriers have had to be overcome, but it has enabled the legal environment to transition positively to

Despite the coronavirus pandemic having unprecedented ramifications across the globe, it has proved to be a positive catalyst with technological projects being accelerated in the conveyancing landscape. Last year HM Land Registry (HMLR) recognised the

Creating confidence in your clients is key – but how do we achieve this when busy and under pressure? The latest details for the next Minerva conversation has been released. This series of webinars has

We are in a digital age – but how is the legal sector faring? It is time to play catch up or miss out, but how do you both improve client experience and fee earner and support

Law Firm Services, the developers behind Minerva, a complete onboarding solution for law firms, are delighted to be working with Clare Yates of CY Training Works. Clare will be helping to deliver their services as part of

Over the last 12 months there has been a concerted campaign by the Home Buying and Selling Group, the Conveyancing Association and the Bold Legal group to promote the provision of upfront information for all

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The latest details for the next Minerva conversation has been released. This series of webinars has brought together some of the best influencers, regulators and experts within the industry. This time sees the team from

Minerva have released the details of their latest in a series of webinars in conversation with influencers, regulators and experts within the industry. This time sees the digital and anti-money laundering teams from HMLR and

Minerva’s up front information and contract ready scheme is a ‘benefit to all involved’

Although in its infancy, a scheme spear-headed by the team at Law Firm Services and introduced  in July 2020, has seen estate agents and lawyers across the North and beyond reap reward and benefit enormously.

Law Firms and Estate Agent alliance champion ‘Up front information’ in conveyancing

Seven law firms and an estate agency, with offices across the North West and Yorkshire, have proved that working together, they can make up front information gathering, client onboarding and engagement, safe, simple and quick.

£2.5m in client money lost in early 2020 – good policies and procedures essential say regulators

With the housing market booming and mortgage applications at the highest levels since 2007, regulators are calling on conveyancers and law firms to ensure they, their staff and their clients are informed and vigilant. Speaking

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High Street firm Watson Ramsbottom with offices across Lancashire have deployed Minerva, developed by Law Firm Services, across their property teams (with other practice areas to follow) and have been astounded by the results.  Offering

We are almost two weeks into Lockdown v2.0. This time around it feels different. It is both easier and tougher to deal with in equal measure. The courts have remained open, but lots of appearances

Last month we reported on our ‘Contract Ready’ pilot that we are running with estate agents Ryder & Dutton  who have implemented the scheme across their  24 branches in the North of England. This month

The Home Buying & Selling Group have launched their new Pledge designed to introduce more transparency and speed up property transactions. Key Members of the group, Beth Rudolph from the Conveyancing Association, Richard Powell of

Law Firm Services and H.M. Land Registry are pleased to announce a series of Breakfast Briefings that are FREE of charge to all conveyancers. These events will take place in April and May and are

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