The Conveyancing Association

Thirdfort host webinar on The Enforcement of AML Compliance: The Risks and How Firms Can Prepare
2022-06-07 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
The webinar will be held on 7th June at 12:30pm GMT. Register here
Criminal attacks on the manual anti-money laundering (AML) processes that many legal firms still rely on today are becoming more sophisticated. For these firms, getting AML compliance wrong is risking committing a serious offence. With dire professional and personal repercussions.
In its duty to set and enforce high professional standards, the SRA is increasingly active in clamping down on ill-prepared firms. As of the end of May, the maximum fine the SRA can issue will jump 1,150%, from £2,000 to £25,000.
It’s more important than ever for compliance professionals to be up-to-date with ever-changing regulations. And to be aware of the policies, controls, and procedures to meet them.
In this exclusive online event, hear from a panel of compliance experts and stay on top of the latest AML guidance from the SRA to meet these new threats.

Quill and Redbrick Solutions Webinar | Efficient, Compliant Conveyancing: Integrating Workflows and Accounts
2022-06-07 08:00 - 17:00
As conveyancing firms continue to face the challenges of tight margins, complex processes and increasing client expectations, we invite you to join us for this timely, live (and free!) lunchtime webinar.
Discover how the simple move to integrating your legal accounts with a specialist conveyancing system, can improve efficiencies and ensure compliance.
The webinar will feature:
• first-hand information from conveyancing industry professionals
• how to automate and streamline your time-intensive conveyancing processes
• delivering a compliant service which delights your clients
• a chance to join the conversation with a live Q&A
Can’t attend the live webinar? Go ahead and register anyway — we’ll be sending the recording to all registrants.
Click here to register

Women in Residential Property - Leasehold Reform Webinar
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:30
Billed as the biggest set of reforms to Leasehold Law in forty years, the Government’s proposed changes to Leasehold impact all aspects of the residential property industry and yet understanding of both the proposed reforms and Leasehold as it currently operates remains poor throughout many sectors.
The escalating ground rents scandal led to the development of a package of reforms designed to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to buy the freehold or extend their lease, and to take control of the management of their block of flats or an estate. The reforms also aim to improve commonhold to make it the preferred alternative to leasehold.
Our guest speakers
Leigh Shapiro, Partner at Irwin Mitchell – Leigh specialises in all issues related to residential leasehold law.
Hannah Howard Jones, Head of Property at Gresham House – Hannah is responsible for the overall management and performance of the Gresham House property portfolio.
Alison Stone, CEO, Alison Stone Surveyors – Alison specialises in valuation and negotiations for lease extensions and freehold enfranchisements.
Jenny Frew, Head of Leasehold Reform – Leasehold, Commonhold and Rentcharge Policy | Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities.
Background reading:
Government issues recommendation for Leasehold Reform
Millions of Leaseholders to benefit from Law Commission Reforms
Leasehold Reform Ground Rent Bill
Click here to reserve your ticket
25% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the charity Ella’s which supports women who are the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Energy infrastructure in the UK. What What are the impacts on our climate and residential property transactions?
2022-05-24 11:00 - 12:30
Groundsure’s Climate Change series continues with a new webinar focusing on energy infrastructure in the UK. Energy choices across the globe as well as in the UK have a direct impact on climate change which changes the environment we live in, including our homes. Strategic Account Manager Danielle Orosa will take you through the various types of energy used in the UK, from coal, oil & gas, to wind & solar. She will look at how they may affect properties near by. Danielle will also look what the future of energy looks like and how Groundsure reports can help identify energy infrastructures.
https://www.groundsure.com/events/energy-infrastructure-in-the-uk-what-are-the-impacts-on-our-climate-and-residential-property-transactions/

How is coastal erosion and climate change affecting UK properties already on a cliff edge
2022-05-10 11:00 - 12:30
The next session of Groundsure’s Climate Change series will take a closer look at coastal erosion. Strategic Account Manager Nick Treble is going to start with a definition of coastal erosion and the various factors that contribute to it. Nick will then highlight how climate change may affect coasts around the UK, looking at various case studies and how some coastal towns have already been affected. He will then go through the type of defences currently being put in place. Finally, Nick will explain how the latest National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping are used in Groundsure reports.
https://www.groundsure.com/events/how-is-coastal-erosion-and-climate-change-affecting-uk-properties-already-on-a-cliff-edge/
We look forward to welcoming you.

Member Event
2022-05-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Howden Group Holdings, Howden Group Offices ,1 Creechurch Place, London, EC2A 5AF, United Kingdom
We will be holding a Legal Members Meeting on the 5th May 2022
at Howden Group Holdings, One Creechurch Place, London EC2A 5AF at 12:00pm Lunch will be served upon arrival
The All Member meeting will be held from 15:00 pm
Networking from 17:15 pm
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Fraud Prevention Webinar - Lawyer Checker
2022-05-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-21 11:00 - 13:00
Risk is evolving. Are you mitigating the threat of fraud on your conveyancing fund transfers?
Analysis of March’s Solicitors Regulation Authority scam alerts showed that 88% related to impersonation of a real firm in some form, demonstrating the very real threat conveyancers face from criminals who try to illicitly intercept their funds.
Next week, Neil Wood Senior Key Relationship Manager from Dye & Durham’s Insight & Data team will be starting taster sessions about the Lawyer Checker solution to demonstrate how they can support, help protect and educate your firm from criminal interception. They’ll explore the cyber threat that the industry faces and most importantly what best practice you can implement to help safeguard against fraud. Register for your free place here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-tx5C86GQBGlaaOBUh4aoQ
Can’t make the date? Another session will run on Tuesday 3rd May at 11am https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_as8bM0OSSYiaavSmefyK-Q If you register for either date, we’ll ensure to send you an on-demand recording to watch at a time that suits you.
