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General

Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct
The SRA Handbook sets out the standards and requirements we expect our regulated community to achieve and observe, for the benefit of the clients they serve and in the public interest.

The Law Society
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales.

Conveyancing

The Council of Mortgage Lenders
The Council of Mortgage Lenders is a not-for-profit organisation and the trade association for the mortgage lending industry, and our members account for around 94% of UK residential mortgage lending.

The Land Registry
The Land Registry registers titles to land in England and Wales and records dealings (for example, sales and mortgages) with registered land.

The Leasehold Advisory Service
The Leasehold Advisory Service is an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (ENDPB) funded by Government to provide free advice on the law affecting residential leasehold property in England and Wales.

Wills and Probate

The Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Services
The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) was established on Monday 8th September, 1997 for lawyers specialising in contentious trust and probate work. Our website will keep members updated electronically, via the Internet, and will be regulary updated. Currently online are the ACTAPS newsletter, our code of conduct, membership directory, and press releases.

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is a unique professional body providing members with a local, national and international learning and business network focusing on the responsible stewardship of assets today and across the generations.

Employment Law

ACAS
Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.

Business Advice

Companies House
All limited companies in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are registered at Companies House, an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). There are more than 2 million limited companies registered in Great Britain, and more than 300,000 new companies are incorporated each year.