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The Law Commission is seeking to recruit two new Law Commissioners for England and Wales – one to lead on Commercial and Common Law, and one on Property, Family and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/vacancies-recruitment-of-two-law-commissioners/
As part of the consultation and engagement around the new TA6 Property Information form (5th edition, 2024) we’ve recorded two webinars on areas where members have asked questions or expressed concern....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-webinars-understanding-the-ta6-form-and-digital-developments-in-residential-conveyancing/
We’ve been working with conveyancing and environmental experts and groups to explore how a new climate risk and conveyancing practice note could support you with your professional duties and best...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/open-consultation-climate-risk-and-conveyancing-take-part-in-our-consultation/
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has this morning (29/10/24) published its independent report into the way that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) handled the collapse of the Axiom Ince law...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lsb-publishes-axiom-ince-report/
The recent government consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework set the stage for a fundamental shift in the planning sector. We invited Richard Henshaw, Planning Director at...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-exploring-the-changing-planning-policy-landscape/
NOTICE is hereby given that the 154th Annual General Meeting of the Bristol Law Society (“the Society”) will be held on Thursday 21st November 2024 at 5.45pm for registration with...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/notice-of-154th-agm-of-bristol-law-society/
The Open University and Lincoln University are working together on a research project to co-produce free open educational resources with stakeholders that will provide knowledge, awareness of, and confidence in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/ai-law-and-legal-training-aillt/
Advocate, formerly The Bar Pro Bono Unit, is the Bar’s national pro bono charity. It finds free legal assistance from barristers who generously volunteer their time and expertise to those...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/about-advocate/
Advocate, the Bar’s national pro bono charity, provides free legal assistance to those who are not eligible for legal aid and cannot afford to pay. Advocate matches members of the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/barristers-volunteering-opportunities-with-advocate/
We are looking for a volunteer to support the West of England Pro Bono Committee as our Communications Champions. The role will involve: Keeping our external website up to date...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/west-of-england-pro-bono-committee-volunteer-role-available/
Environmental risks play a crucial role in property transactions, and as conveyancers and solicitors, conducting thorough environmental searches is key to safeguarding your clients’ interests. Landmark has long been the trusted...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/introducing-landmarks-enhanced-residential-product-portfolio/
In the fast-paced world of property transactions, conveyancers and solicitors face the challenge of ensuring that every decision made is both informed and accurate. Among the myriad of decisions is the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-not-all-assessments-are-equal-the-critical-role-of-experts-in-environmental-risk-assessment/
In a dynamic and evolving property market, there are still demands for precision and efficiency. That’s why Landmark is proud to introduce one of the most significant advancements in our...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-introducing-the-coal-revolution-the-new-way-of-searching-for-coal-risk/
The effects of climate change on legal practices are wide-ranging and constantly evolving – so we are too. Climate Change is now included as standard in EnviroSearch Residential and RiskView...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-the-effects-of-climate-change-on-legal-practices-are-wide-ranging-and-constantly-evolving-so-we-are-too/
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https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/nicola-green-consultancy-making-the-uncomfortable-comfortable/
Court open dates Monday and Tuesday 23 & 24 December 2024 Monday and Tuesday 30 & 31 December 2024 Thursday and Friday 2 & 3 January 2025. Court closure dates...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-civil-and-family-justice-centre-christmas-closing/
Huge congratulations to all the winners at last night’s BLS Awards Dinner 2024! We hope you all had a wonderful evening! Photos to follow next week! After hearing from the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-awards-dinner-winners-2024/
This group was a recreation of the former BAME Legal Network. It was launched in January 2024. The current board members include: Nicholas Lee (Chair), Paragon Costs Solutions Salma Maqsood,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/ethnic-solicitors-south-west-network-what-and-who/
As the holiday season approaches, a mix of joy and anxiety fills the air, particularly in the legal sector, where tight deadlines and client demands add to the pressure. The...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-festive-season-survival-tips/
Coralie McKeivor, Director in the Real Estate Team at Freeths in Bristol, was appointed our 154th President yesterday 21st November 2024. On accepting the nomination, Coralie said, “It is with...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-welcomes-new-president-coralie-mckeivor/
As we approach 2025, many property professionals are reflecting on the past 12 months and looking to the future. Landmark’s latest market research report, “Challenges and opportunities: The road ahead for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-report-challenges-and-opportunities-the-road-ahead-for-residential-property-professionals-in-2025/
There’s no denying it – while Christmas for many is celebrated as a time of joy and goodwill, it also brings its fair share of stresses too. It’s a busy round...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-solicitors-charity-our-gift-to-you-support-for-coping-with-festive-stresses-and-strains/
Introduction and more information about the TCC/BSA Working Group The TCC/BSA Working Group (the Working Group) was set up in May 2024 on the initiative of Mr Justice Constable and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/tcc-bsa-working-group-questionnaire-on-what-is-working-in-the-tcc-and-ftt-following-the-enactment-of-the-building-safety-act-2022/
Congratulations to those who have just received these results! The pass rate for July’s SQE2 sitting was 74%, lower than April’s at 79%. Those who were attempting SQE2 for the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/a-look-at-the-sqe2-july-2024-results/
Interested in introducing the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (GSA) programme in your organisation, but don’t know where to start? In this exclusive guide, we cover: What the graduate solicitor apprenticeship programme...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-employers-guide-to-graduate-solicitor-apprenticeships/
Law firm Thrings has demonstrated its commitment to growth with the appointment of a new lead for its extensive business development programme. Jo Campbell joins the Chambers and Legal 500...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-welcomes-new-head-of-business-development-as-firm-pushes-growth-agenda/
If you are a legal sector SME business within the WECA region, we wanted to alert you to FREE in-person Digital Skills training for Managers and Leaders that is been...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/free-digital-skills-training-for-sme-leaders-and-managers-in-the-weca-region/
Designed for conveyancers and homebuyers, these reports set a new standard in environmental due diligence. In a milestone development, Landmark Information Group announced on 19th November, a significant update to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-delivers-remastered-environmental-reports-to-accelerate-property-transactions/
Technology in the legal sector is moving at a fast pace, changing the way solicitors work, and how clients interact with legal services. The SRA are committed to supporting our...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/invitation-to-participate-in-sra-research-on-technology-and-innovation-in-legal-services/
Molly Stanton is a PhD candidate in Law at the University of the West of England, Bristol and has the following request to members with relevant experience: My PhD, entitled...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/criminal-defence-lawyers-can-you-assist-in-phd-research-on-s-71-domestic-abuse-act-2021/
The Bar Council is calling on individuals, chambers, and organisations at the Bar to step up work on race equality and keep the momentum going, as it publishes the follow...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/race-at-the-bar-time-to-double-down-on-race-equality-work-says-bar-council/
At 9:30am on 29 October, the Legal Services Board (“LSB”) finally published its long-awaited independent review[1] (“Report”) of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (“SRA”) actions leading up to its intervention of Axiom...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/axiom-ince-report-howden-view/
An integral role in dealing with claims against your firm is responding to correspondence that you have received. Whilst Insurers are there to assist and guide you, under the terms...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-letter-writing-for-claims-hints-tips/
Guest article written by Kirstie Pike, Aimee Talbot and Victoria Lawman of RPC The SRA issued a warning notice on 17 June 2024 (Mergers, acquisitions and sales of law firms)...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/growth-vs-client-care-sras-warning-on-mergers-and-the-risk-to-public-trust/
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