Leasehold Reforms: preparing for new changes in 2024

Leasehold reform expected this year should reap benefits for a sizeable number of householders. According to Government statistics there are approximately 4.98 million leasehold dwellings in England, the majority of which are in London and the North-East.  Although this number in most part is made up of flats or apartments (70%), it does include a smaller percentage of houses (30%). In response to growing pressure over several years, the Government introduced legislation in 2022 by way of The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act to help leaseholders struggling with burdensome lease terms and to tackle the issues of a resultant decline in [...]

Leasehold Reforms: preparing for new changes in 20242024-01-16T17:58:19+00:00

tigereye | The 5 Essential Steps for your Legal Knowledge Management Journey

The 5 Essential Steps for your Legal Knowledge Management Journey Tiger Eye support law firms throughout every step of the document and email journey, delivering powerful solutions that boost productivity and streamline workflows.   Introduction The most successful law firms understand that knowledge is the sector’s most valuable asset. At Tiger Eye, we are truly passionate about legal knowledge management - the process of creating, documenting and using firm-wide knowledge and experience to accelerate workflows and ensure consistency of outputs. This is because we have worked with organisations around the world to boost productivity and drive greater value for clients through [...]

tigereye | The 5 Essential Steps for your Legal Knowledge Management Journey2023-12-05T12:48:59+00:00

VirtualSignature-ID Launches its Qualified eWitnessing Solution Supported by GBG

VirtualSignature-ID Launches its Qualified eWitnessing Solution Supported by GBG First to market, ground-breaking and game changing re-verifiable eSignature-ID solution for electronically signing and automatically eWitnessing documents Provides the highest level and most accurate identity and eSignature verification Avoids the need for a physical witness to be present during the signing of electronic documents as approved under HMLR guidelines VirtualSignature-ID, a Government approved ID Service Provider (IDSP) backed by a Qualified Trust Provider (QTSP) effectively becomes the “virtual” witness for the signature Supported by GBG, the leading expert in global digital identity Solution available now with launch promotion at LegalEx London this [...]

VirtualSignature-ID Launches its Qualified eWitnessing Solution Supported by GBG2023-11-30T09:35:16+00:00

UKLTA welcomes latest member DisputesEfiling.com Limited

UKLTA, the Legal Technology Association for the UK is happy to announce that DisputesEfiling.com Limited (DEF) have joined the Association. DisputesEfiling.com Limited (DEF) is based in London and provides a platform for civil disputes in England and Wales and overseas.  Our platform enables online management of pre-action cases, arbitrations, mediations and evaluations, designed for litigators and self-represented parties.  We advocate for enduring change in civil justice systems at home and abroad. On becoming a member of UKLTA, Tony Guise, Director of DisputesEfiling (DEF), said "DEF was delighted to join the UKLTA whose involvement with [...]

UKLTA welcomes latest member DisputesEfiling.com Limited2023-11-20T11:21:43+00:00

VirtualSignature-How technology will change the mortgage industry in 2024

How technology will change the mortgage industry in 2024   Today's first-time buyers may be forgiven for thinking that mortgage applications and conveyancing processes are archaic and slow. This new generation of mortgage applicants are accustomed to speedy transactions, but it can still take two to four weeks for a mortgage offer to come through, according to the Home Owners Alliance and the conveyancing process can be anything from six weeks to six months.   Mortgage applications:  Increased regulation vs desire for speed   As the demand grows to speed up transactions, so the regulators introduce new measures to combat fraud and [...]

VirtualSignature-How technology will change the mortgage industry in 20242023-11-23T09:38:11+00:00

UKLTA welcomes latest member Cloud Direct

UKLTA, the Legal Technology Association for the UK is happy to announce that Cloud Direct have joined the Association. Cloud Direct is one of Microsoft's closest and most-trusted partners globally, and has been helping ambitious organisations transform their IT infrastructure since 2003. As an Azure Expert Managed Service Provider, Cloud Direct supports its customers to continually innovate and explore the immense opportunities presented by Microsoft's cloud technologies. On becoming a member of UKLTA, Brett Raynes, CEO, said, "The legal industry is navigating unprecedented challenges, largely driven by the rapid advancement of new technologies. Cloud [...]

UKLTA welcomes latest member Cloud Direct2023-10-25T13:16:29+00:00

Tiger Eye Relaunch Tiger Eye Blueprint, Rebuilding Platform With Cloud Capabilities and New Features Including Knowledge Bundling

Leading iManage Partner Tiger Eye (part of the CTS Group) has today [11th October 2023] announced the relaunch of Tiger Eye Blueprint, the vendor’s flagship knowledge management product trusted by firms globally including Al Tamimi & Co, the leading law firm in the middle east. Over the past year, Tiger Eye Blueprint has been rewritten from the ground up to futureproof capabilities and deliver greater scalability, adding a range of new features specifically designed to streamline and accelerate legal knowledge management workflows. The newly redeveloped system delivers full REST compatibility for the iManage platform, as well as flexible authentication, connecting with [...]

Tiger Eye Relaunch Tiger Eye Blueprint, Rebuilding Platform With Cloud Capabilities and New Features Including Knowledge Bundling2023-10-11T10:31:27+00:00

VirtualSignature-ID supports SMEs’ transition to digital identity verification with SmartSign-Plus

VirtualSignature-ID supports SMEs’ transition to digital identity verification with SmartSign-Plus - complimentary 3D facial liveness check saves time, combats fraud, and aids KYC and AML compliance for accountants, solicitors, conveyancers and property service providers - London, 3rd October 2023, digital onboarding platform provider, VirtualSignature-ID, has launched its SmartSign-Plus Advanced eSignature application, with digital 3D liveness proof of identity included free of charge. This will enable SMEs to more easily adopt digital identity verification. The new software allows businesses in the legal, financial, accountancy and property sectors to verify the identity of both the signer and, where applicable, the witness, within seconds, to [...]

VirtualSignature-ID supports SMEs’ transition to digital identity verification with SmartSign-Plus2023-10-11T10:21:35+00:00

UKLTA welcomes latest member Jameson Legal Tech

UKLTA, the Legal Technology Association for the UK is happy to announce that Jameson Legal Tech have joined the Association. Jameson Legal Tech is the first full-service legal-tech consultancy of its kind, fostering valuable connections between in-house & private practice legal teams and leading legal technologies. Their strong connections with the market have helped them become leaders in legal tech recruitment, implementation and PMS data extraction services. On becoming a member of UKLTA, Darren Kantor, Director, said, "Jameson Legal Tech are thrilled to join UKLTA on its mission to foster a collaborative community where legal [...]

UKLTA welcomes latest member Jameson Legal Tech2023-09-28T11:16:45+00:00
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