CQS
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CLC Firms Achieve Parity When it Comes to First Direct Panel
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) announced that the First Direct conveyancing panel is accessible to Licensed Conveyancers like solicitor firms in CQS. Transaction limits vary by firm size, with sole practitioners up to £350,000 and four-partner firms up to £3 million, requiring separate legal representation for cases over that amount.
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Conveyancing File Reviews: Why a Prophet of Doom Can Be Comforting
Conveyancing file reviews can make even experienced practitioners uncomfortable. A transaction completed years ago may suddenly return to the desk, accompanied by questions from a lender, insurer or complaints handler. The reassuring part is that preparation can begin long before anyone asks for the file. Originally published on 8 December 2014. Updated in October 2026…