In collaboration with the Law Society, the BLS Property & Development Committee are pleased to confirm their next event targeted at all property lawyers. The sessions will be educational, offering you the opportunity to engage with other property professionals and include the following speakers:
Mark Evans, Vice President, The Law Society of England and Wales
The Law Society Vice-President, will provide updates and facilitate discussion on The Law Society’s work and key property sector topics including climate change, new TA6 form, conveyancing protocol consultation, building safety act and current Government legislative developments.
Sarah Dwight, Owner, Sarah Dwight Solicitor
Sarah is a sole practitioner specialising exclusively in residential conveyancing, excluding new build properties and shared ownership transactions.
Neil Wood, Director, Move Reports
Introducing Move Reports, how they help law firms stand out to both existing and new introducers, including estate agents and, importantly, developers working on new build plot sales. In addition, Neil will explore how climate change is beginning to impact property transactions, what the emerging climate-related search results mean for conveyancers in terms of duty and due diligence, and the practical steps both professionals and homeowners can take to better understand and respond to these risks.
Paul Addison, Managing Director, DevAssist
Beyond Basic Planning Data – Protecting Your Clients and Your Practice
Standard planning data often reveals just part of the story. This session explores the hidden risks that traditional searches can overlook and how these blind spots can put both your clients and your practice at risk. We’ll discuss key developments in the latest planning policy changes, share real-world examples (including a £2 million professional negligence case), and outline practical steps you can take to strengthen due diligence and better protect your PI.
Agenda
9am Registration, breakfast and networking
9.30am Welcome by Samantha Ingram, Chair of the BLS Property & Development Committee followed by presentations
12.30pm Closing remarks and networking
1pm Close
