David Pett
David Pett is a solicitor and director of risk and compliance at MJP Conveyancing Limited. He writes regularly on regulation, solicitors' professional conduct and wider issues in legal compliance
FeatureWake up to wellbeing
David Pett argues that the mental health crisis in conveyancing is the result of an unsustainable business model – and that firms must address workload, culture and pricing if they’re to retain and support staff
FeatureFit for purpose?
David Pett asks if a principles-based SRA Code of Conduct reflects the increasingly investigatory approach of the regulator
FeatureProliferation risk
What is proliferation financing, and how is it affecting property practitioners? David Pett explains
FeatureSupply and demand
New consumer rights legislation, likely to come into force within the year, will have implications for all suppliers to consumers – including solicitors. David Pett outlines the new regime, and the actions conveyancers need to take