Tackling those CA myths
Firstly, I want to say an incredible well done to everyone for getting through the pressures of the SDLT deadline. It’s been one hell of a last week, and I know you must all be feeling battered and exhausted by…
Trade and representative bodies, including The Conveyancing Association, launch sixth iteration of the BASPI
Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors, including The Conveyancing Association, have today (31st March 2025) launched the sixth iteration of the BASPI – the Buyer’s and Seller’s Property Information dataset. The BASPI,…
Strengthening compliance in law firms with consultant conveyancers
Traditionally, lawyers have worked within rigid structures, often tied to large firms with fixed salaries, high overheads, and hierarchical career paths. However, an increasing number of legal professionals are now opting for a more flexible approach - joining consultancy-led firms…
Prepared at a moment’s notice: A step-by-step guide for UK law firms facing SRA audits
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is intensifying its efforts to ensure law firms meet strict AML requirements - often conducting audits with little or no warning. Failing to plan for a moment’s notice audit can result in a scramble to…
Legal Eye’s enhanced AML masterclass more critical than ever for CLC and SRA-regulated firms
As supervisory expectations intensify and enforcement actions increase, compliance is more critical than ever for firms regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Against this evolving risk landscape, Legal Eye, a trusted expert…
Our News Coverage | February 2025
There was major news out of the Government this month with, at last, a comment to how it intends to deliver major improvement in the home buying and selling process, through digitalisation. Government mandation has been one of the key…