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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for another fantastic opportunity to meet women operating across the residential property sector over a wonderful two course meal. Julie took the reins as Managing Director of City Housing in May 2021 with a vision to transform the City Housing directorate to become the best in class. Julie is a strategic, proactive and…
The current geopolitical landscape continues to present serious challenges for law firms. Particularly those dealing with overseas clients and navigating frequent rule changes around corporate due diligence. Much of the existing conversation around sanctions has focused on individuals and their personal exposure. But firms working with businesses who they suspect may have links to sanctioned…
Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) continues to be one of the top three costs for most firms, and one you cannot operate without. Lisa Summerton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at InfoTrack, is delighted to be joined by Caspar Rogers, Account Executive, and Ryan Senior, Senior Vice President, from Paragon International Insurance Brokers, who will talk about…
Westminster Legal Policy Forum seminar This conference focuses on leasehold reform in England and Wales. Following the passage of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, the conference will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to examine issues going forward, including dispute resolution, the implementation of ground rent reforms and the impacts on markets, landlords and…
This 45-minute webinar with Steve Johnson, Business Development Director, at CLS Property Insights will provide conveyancers with a valuable overview of the protection for transactions being set aside under the Insolvency Act 1986. To give conveyancers an understanding of the risks involved when dealing with the Insolvency Act 1986, Steve will cover: - What conveyancing…
InfoTrack is delighted to welcome back Sean Randall, Partner at Blick Rothenberg and self-described "stamp duty guru" to provide insight into the latest SDLT updates. Focussing on the most important changes to stamp duty that law firms need to know about, he will help ensure you're up to date with the most relevant SDLT changes…
The Law Society recently announced the launch of the new CQS Core Practice Management Standard which became compulsory for CQS accredited practices to follow from 1st May 2022. In addition, the highly anticipated date for the formal commencement of onsite CQS Assessments was also announced as being in effect from 1st May 2022 with firms…
Successful integrations should ensure that firms can collaborate and increase efficiency with minimal risk. Join us to discover more about the LMS mortgage offer and charge registration integration. In this 45-minute webinar, Travis Scholes, Commercial Director at LMS, will explore: - How law firms and lenders can benefit from registration integration to drive efficiency in…