On 23 April, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) identified a cyber-attack targeting its online systems used by legal aid providers. Initial investigations suggested limited impact, but by 16 May it became clear the breach was far more extensive. The group behind the attack accessed and downloaded a large amount of sensitive personal data belonging to individuals who applied for legal aid since 2010.

The NHS has announced a new initiative that will be rolled out across maternity services in England later this year. The aim is to reduce the number of babies who suffer brain injuries during childbirth. Known as the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme, it focuses on improving how maternity teams recognise and respond to emergencies during labour and delivery.

It’s Day 2 of National Conveyancing Week, and today, we’re going to feature one of the transactions from the last year that we’re really proud of!

It’s Day 2 of National Conveyancing Week, and today, we’re going to feature one of the transactions from the last year that we’re really proud of!

As part of National Conveyancing Week, Amy Paterson an Associate Solicitor and Joint Team Leader of our Residential Conveyancing Team, would like to dispel the myth that the process of transferring property ownership is as simple as “just signing a Transfer Deed”.