SDT strikes out case against solicitors
The SDT has taken the highly unusual step of striking out for abuse of process the prosecution of five solicitors, after finding that the actions of the SRA had made […]
Solicitor ‘groomed’ by fraudsters is struck off (LSG)
A former in-house counsel at drinks giant Diageo who became a sole practitioner has been struck off after being ‘duped’ into facilitating an investment fraud.
Hermerdon Mine Blog (IC)
In September the first new metal ore mine in the UK for around 45 years is due to start production on the edge of Dartmoor.
Henry Pryor says: I will not be silenced over money laundering (PIE)
A Twitter campaign aimed at getting the industry bodies to go public with their inquiries into money laundering has resulted in an extraordinary exchange between the RICS and housing market […]
PC fee does not represent value for money, solicitors tell Law Society (LF)
The vast majority of solicitors who responded to a Law Society survey on the practising certificate fee said they thought it did not represent value for money.
Mortgage lending ‘highest in seven years’ (PIE)
According to the CML more money was lent for mortgages in July than in any other month for seven years.
Lawyer Checker Shortlisted For Two Awards! (IC)
After a brilliant first two quarters this year, with business output tripling on last year, Cheshire based Lawyer Checker continues to strive for the very best.
The progressive practice: the importance of branding (LF)
How can you stand out from your competition to garner clients, referrals and grow your practice?
Former Blakemores boss granted conditional PC (LSG)
Guy Barnett, the former managing partner of collapsed Midlands firm Blakemores, has been granted a practising certificate subject to conditions.
Top five conveyancing firms gain most from property surge (LF)
The top five conveyancing firms handled 10% more transactions in the second quarter of this year than in the same quarter the previous year, research has shown.
Selling leasehold properties and why it can take so long (PIE)
Nearly 30% of the conveyancing work that myhomemove undertakes is to do with leasehold property.
Hudson replaced as Veyo chair by turnaround specialist (LF)
Des Hudson, former chief executive of the Law Society, has left his post as chair of conveyancing portal Veyo, it has been announced.