Firm targets flotation after £5m private equity investment (LSG)
A private equity investor has taken a 25% stake in a law firm with designs on tripling its network of branches.
OnTheMarket “will be number two portal within a year” (EAT)
The war of words between portals shows little sign of abating with OnTheMarket hitting back at the latest Zoopla claim that the new site is attracting relatively few visits.
Search Acumen sails through Legal Eye accreditation process (TC)
Search Acumen has been awarded the Legal Eye Quality Standard after impressing the assessment team with its approach to best practice, risk management and compliance.
Veyo sets its hare running with high-profile advertising campaign (LF)
“We had a very good advertising deal – people don’t know how much we spent. We are spending a lot more on trade advertising.”
LSB approves end of “arbitrary” hours-based CPD for solicitors (LF)
The LSB has given its blessing to the end of the “arbitrary” hours-based CPD scheme for solicitors.
Slater and Gordon reveals double UK acquisition (LSG)
Australian-listed firm Slater and Gordon has announced the acquisition of another two UK firms as it continues to expand its operations here.
Conveyancing portal still set for spring launch (EAT)
The planned launch around April of the new conveyancing portal Veyo appears to still be on course as its creators begin a public marketing campaign at the opening match of […]
I want it all…… and by the way, it’s the other conveyancer’s fault (LFS)
Conveyancers are expected to have magic wands and crystal balls, and when matters are beyond the Conveyancers control, the Conveyancer still gets it in the neck, even those acting for […]
Veyo launches campaign to promote benefit of online conveyancing portal (TC)
With the launch of the comprehensive conveyancing portal approaching, Veyo has begun its marketing and communications campaign to the home-buying market.
Slater & Gordon unveils next two acquisitions, while Quindell talks continue (LF)
Slater & Gordon has today announced another two acquisitions that it said will make it the largest consumer law firm in Wales, as well as boosting its presence in the […]
Norfolk firm ‘reclaims independence’ from QualitySolicitors (LSG)
A 60-year-old Norfolk firm has reverted to an individual visual identity after four years under the brand of national network QualitySolicitors.
UKs leading conveyancer comments on Veyo (TC)
“Like much of the rest of the conveyancing market, we have been trying to observe the Veyo project to understand what is going to be built.”