Tag: cqs anti-bribery policy
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CQS Anti-Bribery Policy: Considerations
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is the recognised quality standard for SRA-regulated firms in residential conveyancing. It sets out the standards of competence, risk management, and client service levels expected of practices. An essential element of the CQS Core Practice Management Standard is the anti-bribery policy. This policy must clearly articulate the firm’s dedication to…
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Operational Policies for CQS Conveyancing
CQS accredited firms must implement all required modifications to their firm’s policies, controls, and procedures (PCPs). It is essential to provide comprehensive training to staff regarding these changes, clearly documenting the effective date and the potential assessment regime in place, especially in anticipation of the CQS renewal. The adjustments to the CQS Core Practice Management…
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Investigation into Conveyancing referral fees
Hot on the heels of the Law Society looking into the question of referral fees, commissions by conveyancers to estate agents and mortgage brokers are to be examined by the Legal Services Consumer Panel. The Legal Services Consumer Panel will also look at other referral fees paid by lawyers to insurance and claims management companies.…
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The ever-changing landscape of conveyancing and referral fees
The conveyancing profession is not what it was fifteen years ago let alone thirty years ago. Fifteen years ago when I qualified as a solicitor the conveyancing market was dominated by conveyancing solicitors conducting transactions. I suspect that today more than 30 % of transactions are carried out by unqualified staff. Conveyancing solicitors have squandered…