From the relentless fight against money laundering to the integration of AI and the need to navigate evolving sanctions, 2024 has presented the legal sector with challenges demanding unwavering resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to compliance. In our comprehensive…
Legal professionals are invited to attend a must-see webinar this coming January, titled “Building Regulations and Planning – Changes and the Traps.” This free online training session will take place on Wednesday, 22nd January, and offers valuable insights for residential…
Firstly, a very big thank you to all those who attended our series of meetings in London last week, plus a huge thanks to Howden for hosting us at their offices, plus of course the drinks that followed. I always…
2024: A year of progress, but so much more to do In 2024, the property sector faced continued uncertainty as interest rates remained high and the cost of living continued to impact consumers’ decisions. Now, following a change in government,…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) currently inspects around 500 law firms annually, combining desk-based and on-site reviews. While there have been encouraging developments in firm-wide compliance - with improved risk assessments, PCPs, and client due diligence - gaps remain. In…
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has today (27th November 2024) announced Orbital Witness, the all-in-one property due diligence automation platform for lawyers and property professionals, as its latest Affiliate member. Established in 2018,…