Compliance Issues and Residential Conveyancing facing the COLP & Office Managers.
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online Event
Compliance Issues and Residential Conveyancing facing the COLP & Office Managers.
Join us, and property law expert Ian Quayle, online on
Wednesday 16th November 2022
Starts 10 am / Duration 1 hr
In this sixty-minute webinar, Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training will explore some of the current issues facing those responsible for managing residential conveyancers.
It will explore –
• The practical consequences of the changes to CQS guidance.
• Putting into practice CQS-compliant procedures and processes.
• Onboarding clients – tips and traps
• Lessons to be learned on scoping the retainer and reporting on title.
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eerCYetw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk
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LegaMart : Raising Womens' voices in legal tech
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Join Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi, Legal Network Manager at Legamart to discuss ‘Raising Womens voices in Legal Tech’.
Support networks for women are critical in allowing women to identify with other women and navigate their way through issues. More women in legal tech means more quality mentors available to help guide and develop up and coming entrepreneurs, while adding to the richness of the sector.
If more women are to be successful in the legal tech industry, changes need to be implemented that make it more equitable for women to start-up in the sector and grow their business beyond a micro-business. More women visible in the sector means greater diversity in the industry and more support available.
LegaMart and its Women’s Initiative is proud to announce Women in Tech, to highlight a community of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Our main goal is to create a platform for women in STEM and legal professionals, technology providers and consumers of legal services and share their experiences, knowledge, and background on Intellectual Property, tech law, data protection and etc.

Arken Legal | How the Great Wealth Transfer Will Impact the Estate Planning Industry
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
How the Great Wealth Transfer Will Impact the Estate Planning Industry
Over the next 30 years, £5.5 trillion will be inherited by the next generation. This historic movement of money has been coined as ‘The Great Wealth Transfer’ by various journalists and financial experts.
Join our webinar to find out how this seismic shift will impact the estate planning industry.
Hear from industry expert, David Newick, on what he believes firms will need to look out for and how they can ready themselves for the changes this gigantic transfer of wealth will bring.
We will explore:
1. What The Great Wealth Transfer is and how it’s defined

The three ways in which the estate planning market will be impacted:
a. Competition
b. Tomorrow’s clients
c. Digital transformation

Open Finance the next step on the Open Banking journey | Armalytix
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
In this session Tom Lyes, Head of Legal at Source of Funds and Open Banking experts Armalytix will look at the future of Open Finance and the potential impact to the Legal Sector.
Open Finance is the next step in the evolution of Open Banking. By bringing the benefits of Open Banking to a broader array of financial products, Open Finance will give consumers and businesses greater control and visibility of their economic lives.
Armalytix are founder members of the recently formed Open Finance Association.

R&D tax credits in the LegalTech sector | Ayming
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Join Ayming UK as they discuss R&D tax relief for the LegalTech sector in this free webinar. Your hosts, Tom Roberts and Tom Bowker will discuss all things innovation in LegalTech, keep you up to speed with the current state of affairs, and provide insight on the upcoming regulatory changes to the R&D tax relief scheme. If you want to expand your understanding of R&D tax in LegalTech, or are unsure if R&D tax applies to you, then don’t miss out on this webinar!

Innovation sounding board
2022-12-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-03-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-05-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-07-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Online Event
Are you tasked with leading or championing innovation in a law firm? Facing some hurdles or got some great ideas to share?
Join us for a coffee and a chat to swap tips and tricks with others in a similar role.
Find Out More

NAVRO FREE LIVE WEBINAR - SCOPING THE RETAINER
2023-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar
Scoping The Retainer
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
Join us, and property law expert Ian Quayle, online on
Monday 9th January 2023 – Starts 2 pm / Duration 1 hr
In this sixty-minute webinar, Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training will explore the following:
• When the scope of the retainer should be provided.
• What should the retainer include in a residential sale transaction?
• What should the retainer include in a residential purchase transaction?
• The retainer and due diligence –
What is expected and what is reasonably incidental to usual due diligence?
• Relevant case law revealing the attitude of courts to Residential
Conveyancers’ liability for breach of contract and in tort.
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eyYZQQhg
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk

Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Management for Law Firms
2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Event
UKLTA is hosting an online webinar on 22nd Feb 2023 on Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Management.
Join David Baskerville (Baskerville Drummond) as he welcomes guest speakers Kerrie Machin (Mitigo Cybersecurity) & Lauren Watson (Legl) for presentations, panel discussions and an opportunity to discuss cyber security risk management best practice for law firms.
This is an exclusive event for law firm management teams, and will take place between 11am and 12.30pm. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share insights and challenges, and learn more about cyber security risk management, and protecting your transactions.
This event is exclusively for law firms.
Registration is FREE and open to both members and non-members of UKLTA.
Content notes:

Cyber threats facing law firms – email account takeover, ransomware, payment diversion, data breaches and the selling of data.

The ways in which cyber criminals infiltrate systems and how they carry out their attacks.

Give examples of common errors made by law firms.

How to keep one step ahead of the bad guys.

Vaultinum | Maximising Your Investment Potential: Why a Tech Health Check is a Must!
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
With more tension on the market these days, investors are exercising greater scrutiny over deals with a particular focus on the technology. However, greater scrutiny doesn’t mean no risks; it means being aware of them and having a plan.
If you’re a company preparing for an investment, fundraising or sale, it’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of potential issues that could impact your value, including assessing the use of Open-Source Software (OSS) within your technology.
Join Kristin, Senior Legal Officer at Vaultinum, as she speaks about how companies can confidently prepare for fundraising or investment by conducting a ‘health check’ of their technology through automated scanning, which analyses every line of code to identify possible cyber vulnerabilities, intellectual property issues, and maintainability risks -– all of which will help to maximise the value of the deal.

Navro March 2023 Free Webinar - Residential Leasehold
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Residential Leasehold Update FREE live Webinar
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar on Wednesday 8th March, when we will be joined by property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be examining Residential Leasehold updates, avoiding problems and pitfalls.
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
In this sixty-minute we will be exploring:
‘Residential Leasehold Update – Avoiding Problems and Pitfalls’
• Flats and Apartments in high-rise buildings – key issues for conveyancers
• The implications of the Building Safety Act 2022 for conveyancers – the building safety regulator, building safety charges
• Advising on the bigger picture – leasehold ownership
• Problems with leasehold clauses – what to look out for
• Advising on service charges, ground rent, and administration charges – what can we learn from recent cases
Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions.
Date: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Time: Starts 2 pm / Duration 1 hr
To register:
https://lnkd.in/eJ6fU4SS
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk
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Navro | Completion Day Nightmares & what to do when things go wrong.
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Don’t miss our next FREE Live Webinar on Tuesday 18th April, when we will be joined by leading property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be exploring completion day nightmares and what to do when things go wrong.
Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience.
In this sixty-minute we will be exploring:
• What has gone wrong? – identifying seller and or buyer default
• Notices to Complete – getting it right and consequences of service
• Contractual Interest or actual loss – what can be recovered and when
• Issuing proceedings
• What happens to the deposit? Section 49 of the Law of Property Act 1925
• What can we learn from relevant case law?
Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions.
Date: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Time: Starts 11 am / Duration 1 hr
To register:
https://lnkd.in/em5pGRBx
Email info@navro.co.uk or call 020 3745 0678
www.navro.co.uk

The Property Data Trust Framework - Unlocking property industry transformation with open standards.
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Join us as guest speaker Ed Molyneux, tech entrepreneur and contributor to the emerging Property Data Trust Framework open standards, explains how the framework has the potential to catalyse a long-overdue data revolution.

Navro May 2023 Free Webinar – Residential Leasehold Service Charge
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
FREE Live Webinar
Residential Leasehold Service Charge
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Starts 11:15 am / Duration 1 hr
Join us for our next FREE Live Webinar on Wednesday 10th May 2023, when we will be joined by leading property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be exploring Residential Leasehold Service Charge issues.
This webinar is suitable for conveyancers of any level and experience who undertake residential leasehold conveyancing work.
It will explore –

Key clauses in residential leases concerning service charge – what to look out for ?
Your role in connection with the provision of service charge accounts by the seller
Advising on Reserve and sinking funds tips and traps
Challenging service charge the issue of reasonableness and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Lessons from case law
Dealing with the Building Safety Act 2022 – practical tips
Service charge issues when scoping the retainer and drafting the report on title

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be allocated for delegate questions
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116818326432/WN_d8rY_ucVRgau-IcEmaSS1g

Practical advice on cyber risk & solutions | Baskerville Drummond
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Event
Webinar: Practical advice on cyber risk and solutions
The next webinar in Baskerville Drummond’s series will take place on Tuesday 16th May, from 1pm to 2.30pm.
The webinar will be introduced by Cathy Kirby from Baskerville Drummond, and features Kerrie Machin from Mitigo Group, who will provide guidance on:
1. How to know if you’ll be the next cybercrime victim
2. Where your vulnerabilities might lie (including a look at 365)
3. What are the practical questions you should ask your IT Team or outsourced provider

Law in the Future: The New Way of Working for Law Firms' | Student LegalTech Certificate event.
2023-05-22 18:30 - 19:00 | Online Event
In the first of our ‘Student LegalTech Certification series’, we welcome Edinburgh Napier University student reps Eilidh Denny, David Alexander & Lewis Hay as they discuss the development of law and technology within law firms, how this has occurred, strengths and weaknesses of the current way of working, potential areas to consider such as cyber security in the legal profession/law firms, discussion on the current position, then conclusion.

UKLTA Certificate in Legal Technology
The UKLTA is now providing a certificate in legal technology to students who attend a number of its online events over the course of the academic year.
The online events cover various aspects of the legal technology landscape, and are designed to augment the teaching and learning provided through your University course. The events will provide you with greater knowledge of the legal technology sector and help you to stand out from the competition when it comes to interviews.
How to get involved
Register for a free UKLTA membership through our website www.uklta.org.uk by going to Join → Student Application Form, using your University email address. We will use this address when issuing the certificate.
Register for the events you wish to attend, available events are listed on the UKLTA website here:
https://uklta.org.uk/events/category/uklta-events/student-legaltech-certificate/

How Legal Technology could Shape the Future Generation – An Introduction | Student LegalTech Certificate event.
2023-05-30 13:00 - 13:45 | Online Event
As part of our ‘Student LegalTech Certification series’, Guest speaker Mr Patrick Grant, Senior Tutor and Project Director (North) for Legal Tech and Innovation at The University of Law’s Leeds Campus, will be providing an introduction to the future of legal services highlighting key areas such as Process Mapping, Automation and AI.
Patrick is passionate about educating tomorrow’s lawyers and introducing students to tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Having graduated with an LLB, he went on to study a master’s in Law and Economics at the University of Bologna and the University of Gent before completing the LPC at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. Now a non-practicing solicitor, Patrick has worked at ULaw Leeds for 5 years. During that time, he has designed three undergraduate modules on tech and innovation in Legal Services and collaborated on a number of postgrad legal tech modules too. Patrick is a member of the steering group for LegalTech in Leeds and is regularly involved in panels and talks around the topic of using tech to improve legal services and ultimately access to justice. Patrick became a trustee of Citizens Advice Leeds in Nov 2022.

UKLTA Certificate in Legal Technology
The UKLTA is now providing a certificate in legal technology to students who attend a number of its online events over the course of the academic year.
The online events cover various aspects of the legal technology landscape, and are designed to augment the teaching and learning provided through your University course. The events will provide you with greater knowledge of the legal technology sector and help you to stand out from the competition when it comes to interviews.
How to get involved
Register for a free UKLTA membership through our website www.uklta.org.uk by going to Join → Student Application Form, using your University email address. We will use this address when issuing the certificate.
Register for the events you wish to attend, available events are listed on the UKLTA website here:
https://uklta.org.uk/events/category/uklta-events/student-legaltech-certificate/

LegalDocML: a common legal document standard for the specification of parliamentary, legislative and judicial documents. | Student LegalTech Certificate event.
2023-06-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Event
As part of our ‘Student LegalTech Certification series’, William Van Zwanenberg, Masters Student, welcomes guest speaker Livio Robaldo, Senior Lecturer at the School of Law of Swansea University. Livio will present LegalDocML, the most widely used XML standard for tagging legal documents. All UK primary legislation and jurisprudence is freely available in LegalDocML.
This webinar will explain how to find and download documents in LegalDocML from the website of the National Archive, illustrate how LegalDocML allows for the representation in XML of different types of legal information.

UKLTA Certificate in Legal Technology
The UKLTA is now providing a certificate in legal technology to students who attend a number of its online events over the course of the academic year.
The online events cover various aspects of the legal technology landscape, and are designed to augment the teaching and learning provided through your University course. The events will provide you with greater knowledge of the legal technology sector and help you to stand out from the competition when it comes to interviews.
How to get involved
Register for a free UKLTA membership through our website www.uklta.org.uk by going to Join → Student Application Form, using your University email address. We will use this address when issuing the certificate.
Register for the events you wish to attend, available events are listed on the UKLTA website here:
https://uklta.org.uk/events/category/uklta-events/student-legaltech-certificate/

From Pitch to Purchase: How to Win Over Law Firm Clients
2023-06-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
Do you want more law firms to adopt your tech solution?
Join us for a 30 minute event, where our enlightening and engaging panellists will discuss successful strategies for approaching law firms. They will examine examples of what techniques to use, as well as what pitfalls to avoid during this process.
Register now and gain helpful insights from our panellists’ insights on how to sell to law firms.
Chaired by the UKLTA’s new chairperson Lauren Watson, our panellists include:

Shelley Quinn – Director at Walker Morris LLP
James Croyston – Director at Founders Law
Becky Baker – Associate at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

inCase Webinar: Utilising Tech when Renewing Professional Indemnity Insurance: Strategies for Law Firms
2023-07-13 15:00 - 15:45
As the renewal season for Professional Indemnity Insurance approaches, it’s crucial for law firms to optimise their coverage and save money.
Join our experts as they share valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the renewal process, whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm.
This webinar will provide actionable tips to help you secure the best deal possible utilising technology and making the most of your coverage.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity – register now to secure your spot!
Click here to register for the webinar.

Open Banking for AML, Fraud Prevention and Regulatory Compliance
2023-07-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Event
Open banking is revolutionising the finance sector, ushering in a new era of transparency, convenience, and innovation.
For law firms, the application of open banking to anti-money laundering efforts and fraud prevention measures marks a significant step forward in enhancing protection for firms and their clients.
In this short lunchtime webinar, we will cover:

What open banking is
How open banking works
The use cases for open banking within law firms, including:
Instant bank to bank payments
Source of Funds Analysis
Bank Account Verification checks
How you can start seeing the benefits of open banking within your firm today

Speakers
Tom Lyes is Head of Legal & Property Services at Armalytix, providers of market leading checks to legal and property firms for source of funds, proof of deposit and more.
Matt Pennington is a director at Safe Capital, the trusted secure solution for transferring funds and sharing verified bank details between parties.

Navro Compliance | Dealing with Clients
2023-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Join Navro for their FREE 60-minute Live Webinar on Thursday 17th August 2023 at 2 pm, when they will be joined by leading property law expert Ian Quayle, who will examine key issues to avoid problems with residential clients.

This webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels and experience.
It will explore –
Onboarding residential clients, assessing risk and setting realistic client expectations
Looking at the retainer from the client’s perspective
Informed consent and residential conveyancing
Effective communication with clients
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be time allocated for delegate questions.
Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1916877967266/WN_fn0xhnBaRPOLi3CeoJV8qw

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Cyber Attack- Are you Prepared?
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre is joining the UK LegalTech Association to share what a cyber attack looks like and how this can affect the day-to-day running of a law firm.
What’s covered in this webinar?
Being prepared is the key to bouncing back when responding to a cyber attack. At this webinar lead by Detective Inspector Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber & Innovation at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre, you’ll learn more about the importance of a Cyber Incident Response Plan and what steps you should take if you are involved in a cyber-attack or data breach.
Dan will use his experience sharing his own experience from working within the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, sharing in more detail the tactics and trends that police forces are seeing in the North West.

What cyber security threats do law firms & their suppliers face?
How do you combat these threats?
What are the latest cybercrime trends that police forces are seeing within the legal sector?
Be aware of CEO Impersonation Fraud and Invoice Fraud
Cyber Incident Response Communications
What are the legal implications of a cyber incident?

Speakers
Dan Giannasi | Head of Cyber & Innovation
Detective Inspector Dan Giannasi brings over 15 years of policing experience to the Cyber Resilience Centre, having worked across diverse investigative roles, including public protection, digital investigations and cybercrime.
Dan maintains close links with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) and local forces to help local forces provide accessible, consistent, government-backed support and training to organisations of all sizes.

Hybrid event | Legal Tech - Forging New Avenues in Legal Practice
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham City University, STEAMhouse Belmont Row Birmingham, B4 7QR, United Kingdom
Join Lauren Watson & Dr Alan Ma as they explore the fusion of law and technology at our Legal Tech event, featuring industry insights and graduate opportunities.
Undeniably, technology has become an integral part of legal practice, shaping daily operations and redefining client service paradigms. This technological evolution spans far beyond the realm of artificial intelligence, as it rapidly and decisively establishes its niche as a distinctive practice area.
Within this context, roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Legal Engineer have seamlessly integrated into law firms, underscoring the profound impact of technology. What’s particularly captivating is the cascade of fresh graduate prospects this fast-growing space affords.
This landscape extends its opportunities not only to law graduates but also individuals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The two realms of law and technology are converging, creating an array of career opportunities that transcend traditional boundaries. Our event boasts two dynamic speakers who will unravel the layers of this evolving landscape.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Lauren Watson has worked in the legal sector for the last 10 years, with over 5 years working for legal technology companies in the UK.
She’s worked with hundreds of law firms ranging from mid-market firms to the global top 20 to manage all aspects of people, process and technology. Lauren is passionate about the intersection of law and technology, and how that can deliver benefits to the whole legal market.
Lauren is currently Head of Product Marketing at Robin AI, a contract infrastructure platform. She previously held sales, partnerships and go-to-market strategy roles at Legl, CrowdJustice and Jameson Legal.

Dr. Alan Ma stands at the crossroads of IT, Engineering, and Law, wielding a diverse background to complement his role as a Law Lecturer at Birmingham City University.
A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, as well as Scotland*, Alan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Chartered Engineer, and a full member of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
With over three decades of cumulative experience spanning engineering, computing technology, and legal practice, Alan’s journey is marked by a dynamic fusion of these disciplines.
Prior to his academic tenure at Birmingham City University, he held the position of Resident Partner at a Hong Kong branch office of an English law firm, where he practiced English law across three jurisdictions. * Non-practising in Scotland on the Roll of the Law Society of Scotland.

Agenda for the evening:

17:00
Introduction
Welcome and opening remarks from the event host, BCU Graduate+ Brief overview of the event’s purpose and goals UKLTA, BCS, CIArb

17:10
The Industry Needs

Lauren Watson, UKLTA Chair

Keynote speech by Lauren UKLTA Chair: Defining the Legal Tech industry sector, its current practices, and its evolving nature Exploring graduate opportunities in the Legal Tech sector

17:45
The Role of Universities

Alan Ma, BCU Law

Sharing insights into the inception and development of the Legal Tech module at BCU How universities can equip students with essential skills for a career in Legal Tech.

18:20
Questions and Answers Session
Engage with the audience and allow them to ask questions to the speakers Speakers respond to queries and share their expertise.

18:35
Networking Session
Informal networking opportunity for attendees, speakers, and representatives from participating organizations Exchange ideas, contacts, and explore potential collaborations.

19:00 Event ends

Cloud Direct | Getting your organisation ready for Microsoft Copilot
2023-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Getting your organisation ready for Microsoft Copilot
Live Webinar | Wednesday 29th November | 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Elevating your organisation using Microsoft Copilot
Businesses across various sectors are currently facing a pivotal moment where the significance of data has become essential.
Whether you’re using data to enhance operational efficiency, conduct research, or maintain compliance, it’s clear that data’s role in reshaping your business is paramount.
As we step into 2023, the integration of AI technology in multiple industries has witnessed a significant surge. Our goal is to guide you through harnessing the power of Microsoft Copilot.
Hosted by our Principal Cloud Evangelist, Leon Godwin, we’ll discuss the value of harnessing Copilot and the foundations your organisation needs in place to successfully adopt Microsoft Copilot.
Who is this event for? IT and data leaders who are looking at harnessing the latest technology.
