Welcome to your Access Legal Bricks Customer Success Newsletter! We’re excited to bring you the latest updates, tips, and best practices to help you get the most out of your software. Stay tuned for important news and insights designed to ensure your success every step of the way.
Release information
Land Registry
OC1/OC2 - Users can submit OC1/OC2 digitally with automation and document availability check, streamlining the application process and reducing manual processing time.
AP1 - Estimated completion date now shows after submission, providing clients with better visibility and transparency on expected completion timelines for their property transactions.
AP1 - Added support for new lender BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC, expanding available lending options for your clients' property transactions and providing greater flexibility in financing arrangements.
Daylist enquiry - In a case, users can automatically view status of applications submitted to land registry, improving case tracking and reducing manual status checking efforts.
Searches
Local authority - Regulated local authority search has been disabled for properties with address within the Hackney Council until further notice.
Key Bug Fixes
Resolved an issue where company number was not populating for lender HSBC Bank plc
Resolved an issue where notifications could not be dismissed after reading them
SDLT5 certificate with missing seller/vendor name has been resolved
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Expect practical optimisation tips, the latest legal compliance updates, and exclusive insights into upcoming product features. Each session is designed to enhance your business practices and keep you competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Webinar Title | Date & Time | Registration Details |
October Compliance Update | Thursday, 2 October 12:30pm | |
October AML Update | Tuesday, 7 October 12:30pm | |
Data Protection Update | On-demand | |
AI vs Human Behaviour: Augmenting Legal Excellence, Not Replacing It | On-demand | |
September Compliance Update | On-demand |
The state of the UK Conveyancing Market 2025
The report looks at changes in the conveyancing market, in terms of:
Transaction volumes by region
Operational efficiency
Client expectations
The ever-growing burden of compliance
Regional report cards for you to see how you compare to competitors in your region.
In addition, this year we’ll be looking at the impact AI is having and will have on the sector as well as identifying any opportunities and threats coming in the next 12 months. Complete this form and you’ll get a copy straight to your inbox >
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Support Team
The Support Team are on hand to assist with any technical queries this includes reporting faults and errors, and ‘how do I do x’ type queries.
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"Criminals would never approach your law firm" - why it is important to have effective AML controls
When working with law firms and other business, one of the most common pictures presented to me is: “criminals do not approach our company”.
While your firm might have minimal exposure to higher risk clients or does not deal with high value or more complex transactions, there are still risk factors that you must consider. In fact, some criminals approach smaller legal practices as they think that they will not be asked questions or subject to the same level of diligence.
In this insightful article, Mariam Dobosz, Senior Risk and Compliance Associate, examines why law firms should implement effective AML controls, despite believing that criminals would not approach them. Read now >
Sanctions for law firms - where to start?
It has been a fast paced environment and we have seen significant changes to the legal framework within the last few years, including numerous updates to the UK Sanctions Lists and it becoming a focus for many regulatory bodies as part of their audits and regulatory landscape. As a result, we have seen more law firms approach us for help with their Sanctions processes and review whether their current controls are fit for purpose.
In this practical guide, Mariam Dobosz, Senior Risk and Compliance Associate, provides a useful overview on Sanctions compliance for law firms and how to start creating internal controls. Read now >