Key recruit for probate property management specialists
Probate property management specialist Property Solutions Group has announced that Richard (Dicky) Davies has joined the team as a Non-Executive Director to the business. Dicky joins with a remit to support the growth and expansion of both Property Solutions Group, and premium brand Southey & Co. Dicky has over 35 years’ experience in Financial Services […]
£1m investment in new office for Northern firm
A fast-growing Northern full service law firm is to invest £1m in relocating to new offices as it plans to create a “state-of-the-art environment” for its lawyers. Burnetts Solicitors LLP, which has offices in Newcastle, Carlisle and Cockermouth, is relocating the Newcastle office from its current location on Dean Street to 1 Citygate. The move […]
Senior hires at Steele Raymond
The appointment of a trio of senior hires has been hailed as a “milestone” for regional law firm Steele Raymond. The appointments of Tim Higham and Jane Lynch in their residential property and private client teams respectively has been complemented by Rachel Hadfield as Marketing Manager. Senior Associate Jane Lynch joins the firm’s Wills, Trusts […]
Who are the BEST Foundation?
The Best Foundation are a membership body for estate planning professionals. BEST, stands for British Estates Succession and Trust Practitioners and are looking for like-minded businesses to join its growing membership. The BEST Foundation are hosting a free session for both existing and non-members on 5th December 2023 at 10am. The session, hosted by the […]
Conference returns to discuss the changing climate of law
Manchester-based law firm referral and fee-share scheme Lawshare is hosting its annual Management Conference in Manchester on Thursday 5th October. The conference will again be hosted at The Lowry Hotel and sees key decision makers come together to explore key challenges and opportunities. Titled “Law: The Climate is Changing” this year the Lawshare Conference will […]
Paul Davies appointed Head of Sales and Marketing at Teal Group
Teal Group have appointed lead Paul Davies to the team to support the expansion of their risk and compliance services. Teal Group comprises Teal Compliance, a risk and compliance business, and Teal Legal, a technology business, focused on the legal services sector. Alongside the role of Head of Sales and Marketing for Teal Compliance Davies […]
Hugh James announces growth of private client team
Top 100 UK law firm, Hugh James, has expanded its Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team with the appointment of senior associates Sarah O’Grady and Ryan Taylor based in Cardiff and London. Sarah and Ryan are part of a ten-strong team, now one of the largest teams specialising in Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates in […]
Everything you need to know about auctioneering
In this latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie is joined by Aubrey Dawson, Managing Director of Dawson’s Auctioneers. Aubrey shares his experiences and expertise as an auctioneer along some wonderful stories about house finds. They do say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in one example Aubrey shares […]
New membership body for estate practitioners launched
Thursday 6th October saw the formal launch of a new membership body for estate planning practitioners. Delayed since the Summer due to train strikes and the August holiday exodus, the launch event for the recently founded BEST Foundation was hosted at Worton Hall, Oxford. BEST, which stands for British Estate and Succession Trust Planning Practitioners, […]
#BWAPAwards2022 shortlist and Industry Champion vote
Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor Property Solutions Group and Networking Sponsor Exizent, are proud to bring you the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards. The results are now in and all this week we have been profiling the firms shortlisted. The shortlist is produced in full below. Commenting on the shortlist Barry Mattock, […]
British Wills and Probate Awards 2022 – Shortlist Day 4
The fourth round of categories for the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards are shortlisted today exclusively via Today’s Wills and Probate. Each day this week further categories have been announced, with the full list published in the Today’s Wills and Probate weekly newsletter on Friday. Following a record number of entries, #BWAPAwards2022 promises to […]
British Wills and Probate Awards 2022 – Shortlist Day 3
The third round of categories for the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards are shortlisted today exclusively via Today’s Wills and Probate. Each day this week will see further categories announced, with the full list published in the Today’s Wills and Probate weekly newsletter on Friday. Following a record number of entries, #BWAPAwards2022 promises to […]
British Wills and Probate Awards 2022 – Shortlist Day 2
The second round of categories for the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards are shortlisted today exclusively via Today’s Wills and Probate. Further categories are set to be announced each day this week, with the full list published in the Today’s Wills and Probate weekly newsletter on Friday. Following a record number of entries, #BWAPAwards2022 […]
British Wills and Probate Awards 2022 – Shortlist Day 1
The first categories for the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards are shortlisted today exclusively via Today’s Wills and Probate. Each day this week further categories will be announced, with the full list published in the Today’s Wills and Probate weekly newsletter on Friday. Following a record number of entries, #BWAPAwards2022 promises to be the […]
Awards shortlist to be revealed soon…
The shortlist for The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Property Solutions Group, will be revealed exclusively through Today’s Wills and Probate w/c 5th September 2022. Categories will be revealed daily throughout the week will the full list published in the Today’s Wills and Probate Friday newsletter on 9th September. If you’re not already subscribed, please […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Pro-Gen Research
The fifth rendition of the annual British Wills and Probate Awards is becoming ever-closer. As we count down to the 20th October at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham, our “Sponsor Spotlight” series will highlight the progression, innovation and achievements of all our sponsors who make the event possible. Here, we speak with Pro-Gen Research, Private Client […]
The inner workings of probate property – Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast
For probate practitioners the sale of property left as part of an estate can be complex. Lengthening timescales, beneficiary conflict, property clearances are just some of the often arduous parts of the task. In this latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie speaks with Property Solutions Group’s Managing Director Barry Mattock and Group […]
STEP announces improved delivery of its Diploma qualification
The membership body STEP has announced it will “make it easier for professionals to meet their career needs” by introducing improvements to how its Diploma qualifications are delivered. This change brings enhanced flexibility, incorporating local, international and STEP-recognised content. It is part of STEP’s global approach to supporting professional development at each career stage. STEP is […]
FCA confirms provisional list of regulated funeral plan providers
Ahead of the deadline for regulation of the funeral planning market on 29th July, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have released a provisional list of approved providers it intends to authorise. As of Friday 17th June, just 24 firms are proposed to be regulated, making up c.87% of the market according to the FCA. It […]
Law Society welcomes interns for the #10000BlackInterns initiative
Five interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of their participation in the #10000BlackInterns initiative. The initiative was founded to help broaden career opportunities for young Black people in the UK and address the underrepresentation of Black talent in many industries. The programme aims to […]
