Surrey Law Society

🎄 Festive Cheer with Stevens & Bolton! 🎄 We’re excited to share that Surrey Law Society member Stevens & Bolton LLP is once again hosting its much-loved Christmas Celebration at St Nicolas Parish Church, Guildford, on Wednesday, 18th December 2024. Join the local professional community, family, and friends for an evening of seasonal carols, music, and readings. Enjoy performances by Nota Bene, the firm’s talented choir, and indulge in mulled wine and mince pies as we come together to celebrate the festive season. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th December ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: St Nicolas Parish Church, Guildford This joyful event also supports two fantastic causes: Challengers, a local charity transforming the lives of disabled children, and St Nicolas Parish Church. For more details, visit the news section on our website. Let’s come together to celebrate and make a difference this festive season! #Community #FestiveSeason #ChristmasCelebration #SurreyLawSociety #Guildford https://lnkd.in/e4UuRY3G Helen Opie Elouise Enright James Lister Sally Bittner

🌟 Upcoming Webinar: Development Risks Under the Labour Government 🌟   As we navigate the evolving landscape of development policies in the UK, understanding the implications of the Labour Government's agenda is crucial for residential conveyancers. Join us for an insightful webinar where Paul Addison from DevAssist, will delve into the latest developments in UK planning policy and their implications for property transactions.   📅 When: Wednesday 29th January 2025, 12:30-13:30 📍Where: Online Via Microsoft Teams   Topics covered: ✅ National Planning Policy ✅ Five year housing supply ✅ Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments (SHLAA) ✅ Bird and Bird case law   Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic environment.   👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehNuiuNf   Looking forward to seeing you there!   #Webinar #DevelopmentRisks #LabourGovernment #RealEstate #PropertyLaw Helen Opie Elouise Enright Mark Hermann Carina Brits Dawn Lawson Ema Jones Rachel Philip Suzanne Walker

🌟 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, an innovative and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to supporting aspiring solicitors and legal professionals across the UK. As a fully virtual, accredited law school, The College of Legal Practice is revolutionising legal education with their affordable, high-value online programmes tailored to prepare students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). With a not-for-profit ethos and extensive expertise, they are committed to guiding students through every step of the SQE journey. Their expertise doesn’t stop there – The College also delivers solicitor apprenticeship programmes, designed to support both law and non-law graduates, for employers. These programmes are designed to integrate with an employees’ weekly work at the firm, recognising the demands on trainees’ time and support required for clients. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: We are delighted to share that The College of Legal Practice will be hosting a roundtable for SLS member firms on 𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. This event will explore how graduate solicitor apprenticeships can empower trainees to excel in the SQE and how organisations of all sizes can maximise the benefits of the Apprenticeship Levy. Stay tuned for booking details in the new year! In the meantime, for more information about The College of Legal Practice, visit 👉 www.collegalpractice.com or contact them directly at [email protected]. #Partnership #LegalEducation #SQE #Apprenticeships #SurreyLawSociety #FutureSolicitors Helen Opie Alice Payne Peter Liver James Scozzi Kieran Bowe Dawn Lawson Nick Ball Claudene Howell Emma Patel Dev Jummoodoo Ema Jones Sushila Abraham Carina Brits Hayley Lalsing Rachel Philip Alastair Logan OBE Madeleine Beresford Suzanne Walker Kim Wintle

We’ve been so busy planning for our 2025 programme that we forgot to share highlights from one of our favourite evenings in the SLS calendar! Our Quiz & Pizza Night, took place last Thursday and was a complete sell-out, with the rooms at Rogues Bar, Guildford buzzing as teams from the following SLS members and patrons battled it out: ✅ Charles Russell Speechlys ✅ Burley Geach Solicitors LLP ✅ Moore Barlow ✅ Blackfords LLP ✅ Pearson Hards Solicitors ✅ Evelyn Partners ✅ Nichols Marcy Dawson ✅ Gordons Partnership ✅ S Abraham Solicitors After 100 challenging general knowledge questions expertly delivered by our quiz host, Kieran Bowe, it was Hart Brown Solicitors who emerged victorious! They claimed the Mike Coverley Cup and a fabulous £250 restaurant voucher, generously donated by Landmark Information Group. Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors—Landmark, Evelyn Partners, Finders International Probate Genealogists, and Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment—for making the evening such a success. Would you have known how many U.S. states begin with the letter "N" or what the P stands for in the acronym PDF? ? If so, you might want to join us next year to test your knowledge and take part in the fun! Stay tuned for our 2025 event announcements—who knows, the Mike Coverley Cup could be yours next time! 🏆✨ #SurreyLawSociety #QuizNight #Teamwork #Networking   Helen Opie Elouise Enright Victoria Walker Angela Church Claire Darby Matt H. Mark Beauchamp Faye Hemingway Rohan Patel Dawn Lawson Christopher Hadfield James Gordon Mike Slade Rob Parsons Will Johnson Jordan Page Bisma Hussain Kim Wintle Amber Davis Mine Penfold Sushila Abraham

We are pleased to share details of an opportunity for Surrey-based #probate professionals to meet members of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, find out more about the service and give your feedback.   HMCTS will hold the following two drop-in sessions on 10th December at Reigate & Banstead Probation Office. Group Room 2, Third Floor, Tower House, Redhill, Surrey   Session 1: 10am - 2pm Session 2: 12pm - 2pm   For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/en8BGvVg.   Helen Opie Kieran Bowe Madeleine Beresford Elouise Enright

On November 19th, SLS Patron Landmark Information Group launched a remastered range of residential environmental #searchreports. Designed for #conveyancers and #homebuyers, these reports set a new standard in environmental due diligence.   You can learn more about the remastered reports by viewing this Landmark Information Group On-Demand Webinar (https://lnkd.in/efycd_Up), which takes you through all the detail, or find out more by visiting the SLS website at https://lnkd.in/es3-SJ4r   Helen Opie Alison Parsons Alastair Logan OBE Carina Brits Claudene Howell Dawn Lawson Dev Jummoodoo Ema Jones Emma Patel Hayley Lalsing James Scozzi Kieran Bowe Kim Wintle Madeleine Beresford Maralyn Hutchinson Nick Ball Rachel Philip Suzanne Walker

📢 Join Surrey Law Society's Final Online Course of 2024! We're excited to present 'Finding of Fact Hearings in Private Children Cases: Including the Role of the Qualified Legal Representative (QLR)', led by the esteemed Stuart Barlow of Bhatia Best Solicitors. 🗓️ When? 🕛 12:00 - 13:30 on 4th December 2024 Finding of Fact hearings in private children cases have sparked considerable discussion, especially with guidance from the Court of Appeal and the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Qualified Legal Representatives (QLRs) now play a critical role in these hearings. 📚 What you'll gain: ✔️ Insights into conducting Finding of Fact hearings ✔️ An overview of Practice Direction 12J and its relevance ✔️ Understanding restrictions on cross-examination ✔️ Clarity on the appointment and role of QLRs ✔️ Updates on recent procedure and case law, including Re H-N and Others [2021] EWCA Civ 448 Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of this crucial area of family law. 💡 Find out more: 👉 Course Information: https://lnkd.in/ekyTTHQf 🎟️ Book your place now: 👉 Event Booking: https://lnkd.in/eGbKMhhd Helen Opie Elouise Enright Amberly H. Olivia Farrell Scott Halborg Dimple Patel Justine Soper Alice Nash Tia Oxlade Elena Mitejko Rhiannon Ford - Divorce Consultant and Coach Jasmin Simner Claudene Howell Victoria Clarke Karen Barham Kim Wintle Carina Brits

We are delighted to share insights from our valued patron, Evelyn Partners. The Autumn Budget saw some significant changes to how certain assets are treated for inheritance tax purposes – please see below an article that highlights areas which should be reviewed in light of the new rules https://lnkd.in/eMd3Rmxw #AutumnBudget #InheritanceTax #FinancialPlanning #EstatePlanning #TaxAdvice #WealthManagement #TaxPlanning #Budget2024 Helen Opie Elouise Enright Charlotte Hiscock Emma Rivers Alastair Logan OBE Carina Brits Claudene Howell Dawn Lawson Dev Jummoodoo Ema Jones Emma Patel Hayley Lalsing James Scozzi Kieran Bowe Kim Wintle Madeleine Beresford Maralyn Hutchinson Nick Ball Rachel Philip Suzanne Walker

After months of in-depth research, listening to customer feedback, and reimagining every detail, we’re excited to announce that Landmark’s remastered range of residential environmental search reports are just around the corner! Designed with conveyancers and homebuyers in mind, these reports are crafted to set a new standard in environmental due diligence. Get ready to experience a whole new level of clarity and insight to environmental reporting. #EnvironmentalReports #Conveyancing #DueDiligence

📢 Exciting News! Surrey Law Society is proud to announce our new partnership with DevAssist, now a patron of the Society. DevAssist specialises in uncovering development risks and opportunities that could impact property transactions. Their expertise helps solicitors navigate potential pitfalls, ensuring their clients are well-informed and protected. We’re thrilled to kick off this partnership with a free webinar for SLS members: "Development Risks Under the Labour Government" which will take place on 29th January 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about potential changes affecting the property sector and how DevAssist’s insights can help you and your clients stay ahead. 📍 Discover more about how DevAssist supports solicitors at www.devassist.co.uk #SurreyLawSociety #DevAssist #PropertyLaw #PropertyDevelopment #Solicitors #LegalProfession #DevelopmentRisks Helen Opie Elouise Enright Alastair Logan OBE Carina Brits Claudene Howell Dawn Lawson Dev Jummoodoo Ema Jones Emma Patel Hayley Lalsing James Scozzi Kieran Bowe Kim Wintle Madeleine Beresford Maralyn Hutchinson Nick Ball Rachel Philip Suzanne Walker Mark Hermann Paul Addison