Parabis puts 41 jobs at risk with office closures (LSG)
National firm Parabis Law plans to close two offices, potentially affecting 41 staff.
Conveyancing solicitor was ‘employee’ and not partner, High Court rules (LSG)
A solicitor has won a High Court battle to prove he was an employee and not a partner at a firm subject to legal action.
Worries mount over leasehold management market (PIE)
The Government will not be asked to regulate the leasehold residential market. However, an official study of the residential property management sector has thrown up some serious early concerns – including […]
Keeping the criminal conveyancers in check – Hoowla partners with Lawyer Checker (LF)
Conveyancers using Hoowla’s online platform to manage and progress their conveyancing matters can now shield themselves from the risk of vender conveyancer fraud with Lawyer Checker.
Red tape cut opens way to private equity (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is poised to loosen the rules governing what private equity houses can do as owners of legal businesses, a move likely to encourage more investment […]
Ratings website moves into law (LSG)
A website allowing customers to rate their financial adviser has expanded its service to include reviews of solicitors who agree to be rated.