New data from the Land Registry shows the true strain conveyancers have worked under to get transactions completed in 2021/22. A record 1.26 million transactions were completed in the last financial year - almost 600,000 more than the year previous - an incredible comeback after...

Clarke Willmott has appointed three new staff for its risk and compliance team. Natalie Maloney will take on a newly created role as head of onboarding, Susan Richardson joins as best practice manager and Charlotte Murray-Kohter has been appointed risk solicitor to support the firm's...

Harrison Drury has appointed a new solicitor to join its commercial dispute resolution and insolvency team. Jessica Casson-Grave is a graduate with a Master of Laws (MLaw) from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), and joins the Preston and Lancaster firm from Oglethorpe, Sturton &...

Emails have been sent out which falsely claim to be from 'Attwells Solicitors LLP'. The email address 'justin.howlett@atwellsolicitors.co.uk' has been used to warn people regarding unpaid fees allegedly owing to a commercial property agent. Further emails from 'laura.smith@attwells.com' have also been sent in connection with a...

The Times Best Law Firms 2023 survey recognises the most highly regarded law firms as recommended by legal professionals. The survey is being carried by The Times in co-operation with independent research company Statista, among legal professionals and is open until Friday, June 17. It...

Solicitors will snub low-paid work in response to the government’s criminal legal aid reforms. After voting to join the criminal bar in protest action, many London practitioners have said they will decline some work, beginning with burglary cases from May 25. The Lord chief justice has...