SRA earmarks ‘level playing field’ between firms and ABSs (LSG)
The SRA has unveiled plans to tear up the separate business rule that prevents law firms having links with businesses offering non-reserved legal activities.
Is the conveyancing process about to get easier? (EAT)
“Veyo not only covers the entire chain comprehensively, securely and quickly, but most importantly it’s unique because it allows conveyancers on both sides of the transaction to communicate in real […]
Lawyers expect more MDPs and big brands to enter market (LF)
Lawyers expect the opening up of the legal market to lead to more multi-disciplinary professional services companies, offering consultancy, business and legal advice, research has shown
SRA: law firms should be allowed to provide accountancy services (LF)
Law firms should be able to provide accountancy and other services without setting up separate businesses to help them compete with alternative business structures, the SRA has proposed.
Local authorities forced to innovate by funding crisis (LSG)
The local government funding crisis will spur a new wave of transformation and innovation in legal departments.