Recent ID, AML, Fraud and Cybersecurity – Page 2

  • Graham Murphy
    Feature

    Cautionary tales

    2017-03-07T00:00:00Z

    Every day in this country, conveyancing firms face attempted attacks from cybercriminals. Graham Murphy offers some real-life tales of successful cybercrime, and looks at what those involved could have done to protect themselves

  • Peter Rodd
    Feature

    Be prepared

    2017-03-07T00:00:00Z

    The Property Section will be running a series of seminars on fraud and cybercrime this spring. Peter Rodd looks at the challenges facing conveyancers, and the steps you need to take to protect yourself now and in the future

  • Silhouette figures crowd
    Event

    National property law conference 2017 - Conveyancing: is it worth the risks? (London, 11 October 2017)

    2017-01-30T14:45:00Z

    Over the next 12 months, changes in regulation, the increase of cyber crime attacks and the uncertainty of the economy and property market are likely to affect conveyancers and property practitioners. This conference is designed to give you the tools and support you require to overcome these difficulties. The wide ...

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    Event

    Fraud and cyber security for property practitioners (2016, various dates and locations)

    2016-12-12T16:27:00Z

    Following a successful launch of these workshops in 2016, the Law Society’s Property Section are hosting four further workshops around the country with a focus on cyber security and crime, scamming, fraud in property transactions, and the techniques and technology you can engage to successfully manage and obviate risk to ...

  • Warren Gordon
    Analysis

    Danger for solicitors where seller is a fraudster: P and P Property Ltd

    2016-11-14T10:53:00Z

    Warren Gordon outlines the recent case of P&P Property Limited v (1) Owen White and Catlin LLP (2) Crownvent Limited t/a Winkworth, in which the seller was a fraudster

  • Warren Gordon
    Feature

    Warning signs

    2016-09-07T00:00:00Z

    The High Court decision in Purrunsing v A’Court & Co is an important judgment on the liability of a seller’s solicitor and buyer’s solicitor where the buyer is the victim of a fraudulent seller. Warren Gordon explains

  • Mark Carver from Chancery Pii
    Feature

    Playing it safe

    2015-12-03T12:53:00Z

    Conveyancing continues to generate a significant number of professional indemnity insurance claims. Mark Carver looks at the reasons why, and the steps firms can take to mitigate their risk exposure

  • Richard Hill
    Feature

    Standing guard

    2015-12-03T12:46:00Z

    As part of our focus on fraud, Richard Hill looks at the challenges facing Land Registry, and the protections available to registered proprietors to guard against registration fraud

  • Peter Rodd, Property Section chair
    Feature

    One step ahead

    2015-12-03T12:45:00Z

    In the first article of our series focusing on fraud, Peter Rodd provides a practitioner’s perspective on fraud in residential conveyancing and practical steps to mitigate the risk.

  • Amy Bell
    Feature

    Chinks in the armour

    2015-09-02T00:00:00Z

    With over a third of all professional negligence claims emanating from conveyancing, and insurance costs rising, effective risk management is crucial. Amy Bell provides an overview of some of the common causes of claims, and offers strategies to mitigate them

  • Paul Philip
    Feature

    Taking care

    2014-09-16T11:02:00Z

    Paul Philip will be giving the keynote plenary speech at the National Property Law Conference in October. Here, he outlines some of the findings from the SRA’s 2014 Risk Outlook and gives the SRA’s perspective on where firms need to be extra vigilant

  • Steve Ray
    Feature

    Safe as houses

    2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Conveyancing has traditionally been considered a high-risk area for complaints and insurance claims from both clients and lenders. Steve Ray explains how conveyancing firms can allay these concerns for the insurers and get the best out of this year’s renewal process

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    Opinion

    Timely reminders

    2014-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Peter Rodd comments on risk in conveyancing transactions

  • Peter Reekie, commentator
    Analysis

    Court of Appeal holds law firm accountable for lender's loss

    2014-03-20T16:40:00Z

    Peter Reekie outlines the findings in the recent case around potential breach of negligence where a law firm is caught out by a fraudster

  • peter-rodd-600x400
    Opinion

    Risky business

    2014-03-11T00:00:00Z

    With the sobering news in January that 136 firms have folded, having failed to obtain professional indemnity insurance, Peter Rodd explains how firms could better manage risk to avoid becoming another statistic.

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    Feature

    A run for your money

    2013-09-11T00:00:00Z

    Solicitors’ involvement in property fraud may be very small, but they remain an attractive target for fraudsters, with potentially dire consequences for both them and their firms. Grania Langdon-Down looks at what solicitors can do to protect themselves

  • Alison Clair
    Feature

    Money from home

    2013-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Alison Clair looks at property fraud, particularly where the property is retained, how mortgage lenders are combating it, and how solicitors and mortgage lenders can work together to stamp it out

  • Chris Harris
    Feature

    Reality check

    2013-03-13T00:00:00Z

    The media and the Solicitors Regulation Authority website both told the same story in 2012: bogus law firms, created by criminals and often based on real firms to create legitimacy, are on the rise. So how can you avoid your firm becoming a victim? Chris Harris explains

  • PiP September 2012
    Feature

    Property in Practice September 2012

    2012-09-14T17:52:00Z

    This edition features lenders, tenants’ guarantees, the CQS, negligence in property practice, new builds, leasehold enfranchisement, rights of way, equity release and mortgage fraud  

  • Property in Practice March 2012 cover
    Feature

    Property in Practice March 2012

    2012-03-23T12:11:00Z

    This edition features the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, regulation, commercial lease renewals, planning and the Localism Act, change of use, AML, capital allowances, service charge disputes, enforcement and flood risk