17th December 2016 | Residential Conveyancing Training

Reporting to the Lender and other Hot Mortgage Issues Date:  Monday 16th November 2026 Time:  9:45pm - 1:00pm Speaker:  Richard Snape Venue: The Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Exeter   Course Programme:   The course aims to look at frequently met issues and problems when reporting to the mortgage company and suggests solutions.- Conflicts of interest and third party obligations- Leasehold issues: Building Safety Act, Ground Rent Issues, EWS 1 certificates and mortgagee requirements- Flying freeholds- Air BnB- Parental gifted deposits- Planning and building regulations issues Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £145 plus VAT Non-members:  £165 plus VAT 3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE!   Richard Snape has been the Head of Professional Support at Davitt Jones Bould since 2002. He speaks at numerous courses for law societies all over the country, various public courses, in-house seminars within solicitors’ firms and has also talked extensively to local authorities and central government bodies. His areas of specialism include both commercial and residential property, in particular in relation to local government law, conveyancing issues, development land, commercial property and incumbrances in relation to land. ...

14th December 2016 | Residential Conveyancing Training

WEBINAR - Adverse Possession & Other Boundary Issues Date:  Tuesday 1st December 2026 Time:  10:00am - 11:00am Speaker:  Richard Snape Venue: ZOOM Course Programme:   This is a topic which affects all areas of property law and a knowledge of it is essential to all property law professionals. The meaning of adverse possession Factual possession and case of Dobson v Unsted (2026) Intention to possess Adverse possession in registered land and the Supreme Court decision in Brown v Ridley (2025) Encroachment and Mcgee v Longterm Reversions (2025) Adverse possession and general boundaries and the case of Clapham v Narga (2024) Determining the boundary Boundary agreements and the case of White v Alder (2025) Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £45 plus VAT before 01.11.26 then £55 plus VAT  Non-members:  £55 plus VAT before 01.12.26 then £65 plus VAT  3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! Richard Snape has been the Head of Professional Support at Davitt Jones Bould since 2002. He speaks at numerous courses for law societies all over the country, various public courses, in-house seminars within solicitors’ firms and has also talked extensively to local authorities and central government bodies. His areas of specialism include both commercial and residential property, in particular in relation to local government law, conveyancing issues, development land, commercial property and incumbrances in relation to land. ...

17th February 2026 | Management Training

STUDIO BASED MEDIA SKILLS TRAINING Are you ready?• Your Client asks you to give a televised statement to the Press.• You are to be interviewed by the local radio station about a data leak in your firm. This training will give you the skills and experience to confidently deal with the pace and pressure of media situations. Led by David ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald, the day is set in a working broadcast environment where delegates step into authentic TV, radio and press conference scenarios. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS Contact tony@dasls.com to arrange a booking....

20th December 2016 | Paralegal & Support Staff training

Residential Conveyancing for Paralegals & Support Staff Date:  Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November 2026Time:  10:00am - 5:00pm each day Venue:  TBC, Exeter Speaker:  Ian Quayle SRA Competency B This two day face to face training course will provide delegates with an in depth examination of the law and procedure in the conveyancing process .   The course is designed for secretarial staff, paralegals, conveyancing support staff, qualified lawyers wanting to retrain in residential conveyancing and anyone engaged in the residential conveyancing process who needs or desires an insight into the mechanics and legal principles involved in modern residential conveyancing.   DAY 1 - Monday 3rd November  Getting started - Taking instructions, Money laundering, Dealing with residential clients   Acting for the Seller - Obtaining and checking the title, dealing with the TA forms and drafting the contract, preparing the contract bundle Acting for the Buyer - Checking the contract bundle, searches, enquiries, client inspection , and acting for lenders  Exchanging Contracts - Preparing for Exchange ,the mechanics of exchange , protecting the contract Preparing for Completion - Acting for the seller - completing TA13, approving the transfer, preparing completion statements, dealing with notices and restrictions.   Acting for the buyer – drafting the transfer, pre-completion searches, dealing with the lender, preparation of completion statements and advising the client    Completion and completion day problems - The Law Society Code for completion by post, dealing with undertakings , practical issues including the transmission of funds, advising clients and what to do if things go wrong – notices to complete, rescission and other steps  DAY 2 - Tuesday 4th November Post Completion - Acting for the seller – discharging charges, compliance with undertakings.  Acting for the buyer – SDLT returns, registration of dispositions   Land Registration Issues - Boundaries, notices, restrictions, adverse possession,  and problem areas  Residential leases 1 - An overview of leasehold transactions   Residential Leases 2 - Leasehold enquiries , service charge issues, key clauses in residential leases  Drafting Residential Conveyancing Documentation - Drafting contracts, transfers and leases  Avoiding Negligence Claims - Tips and traps for the unwary   Fees for both days: DASLS Members/Affiliates: £330 plus VAT  Non Members: £375.00 plus VAT  3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this course and get the cheapest FREE!   Speaker: After many years in private practice Ian Quayle has spent the last 14 years delivering training courses in connection with property law for a number of the leading training providers to the legal profession. Ian has spoken at a number of conferences dealing with negligence in conveyancing transactions and has designed and delivered a number of courses on this subject. In addition he has undertaken consultancy work for a number of law firms and organisations looking at conveyancing systems, claims and complaints. His relaxed, informative, and engaging style, combined with extensive legal and practical knowledge ensures his courses are always well attended.   ...

18th December 2016 | blogging

TOLATA Update Date:  Thursday 5th November 2026 Time:  9:30am - 1:00pm Venue:  The Courtyard Marriott, Exeter Speakers:  Christian Gape & Stephen Barratt , KBG Chambers and others   Course Programme:  CPR in TOLATA cases: What every family lawyer should know Trusts of the Family Home: TOLATA essentials Schedule 1 and the interaction with TOLATA TOLATA in Action: Scenarios Predictions for the Future: Where the Reforms may take us Questions & Answer Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates: £145.00 plus VAT Non-members:  £165.00 plus VAT  3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this course and get the cheapest FREE!   Christian Gape specialises, and has extensive knowledge and experience, in family finance cases. He advises and acts in all types of financial remedy claims, including disputes over jurisdiction and cases involving farms, inherited assets, pensions and third-party claims. He is recognised for his formidable skill as an advocate and his ability to assist his clients to resolve difficult and emotionally charged cases by agreement.  Christian is experienced in all areas of financial remedy applications, from pre-proceedings negotiations, onwards through to final hearings. He has also worked on pre-nuptial agreements as well as on drafting and advisory work. Christian has an eye for detail with a pragmatic approach in advising clients.  With a strong grasp of both the technical and emotional complexities of family financial disputes, Christian provides clear, tactical guidance designed to secure robust, fair, and pragmatic resolutions for his clients.   Stephen Barratt began his career in local government where he worked across a number of service areas including waste and resources management, social care and housing.  Stephen joined KBG Chambers as a tenant in 2024. He has a broad practice across Chambers’ core arears including property; contract & commercial; bankruptcy & insolvency; trusts, probate & estates; personal injury; credit hire; and general common law matters.  Stephen regularly appears in the County Court and he has also appeared in the High Court, specialist tribunals and inquest proceedings. Alongside his court work Stephen has a busy and expanding paperwork-based practice.  Stephen completed his Bar Professional Training Course at BPP Holborn where he was awarded ‘Outstanding’ and a Distinction following completion of the LLM component. Outside of his practice, Stephen enjoys running and hiking on Dartmoor, where he lives with his family.    ...

17th December 2016 | Management Training

DASLS Leadership & Management Conference Date:  Thursday 12th November 2026Time:  9:30am - 5:00pm Venue:  The Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Exeter Programme will include:    Economic Update – Arbuthnot Latham   Janice Jones – Neurodiversity in the work place   Charlotte Ferguson – Beyond the Vacancy: Building a direct approach to attracting legal talent.  Attracting and engaging legal talent without relying on agencies'.  Acknowledging the challenge of recruiting qualified fee earners, and why it makes sense to develop your own capacity to recruit whilst still valuing good agencies. How the fee earner candidate market/candidate behaviour has changed and what you can do in response. Focus on identifying your unique proposition: what makes your firm different to your competitors? Increasing employee advocacy: how your workforce can boost direct recruitment efforts. Your online presence matters: how your employer brand is impacting on your ability to attract and engage talent. Delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Building trusted relationships with good agencies - for when you need them. The value of strategic talent planning, beyond coping with one vacancy at a time. Driving a consistent, well maintained process to maximise your direct hiring opportunities. Five questions to take back to your firm.   PII Update   Alastair Banks - AI: The Art of the Possible 1 year on   Why AI Governance Must Come Before AI Scale - Nexus OS AI is creating new opportunities for law firms to improve productivity, unlock knowledge and enhance client service. But successful adoption starts with governance. This session explores how firms can embrace AI confidently by putting the right guardrails in place around client confidentiality, data access, compliance and professional judgement. Attendees will learn why governance is not a barrier to innovation, but the foundation for scaling AI safely, empowering employees to use tools like Microsoft Copilot, and building long-term competitive advantage. Key takeaway: Governance isn't what slows AI down. It's what enables firms to adopt AI faster, safer and with confidence.   Andrew Allen - Accountants Update Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates: £145 plus VATNon-members: £165 plus VAT    Charlotte Ferguson, Osprey Talent Solutions  Charlotte is a seasoned talent attraction and recruitment specialist with a focus on qualified lawyers and fee earners in the South West region. With more than 20 years' experience as an in-house and agency recruiter, Charlotte spent six years leading Talent Acquisition teams for two national UK Top 100 law firms in the region, and successfully recruited countless legal professionals including senior Lawyers and Partners. More recently, she has worked as a Legal Recruiter alongside founding her own business, Osprey Talent Solutions, in December 2025. She is passionate about helping law firms to grow sustainably by attracting and retaining the very best candidates.    Alastair Banks, Optix Solutions Digital Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Lecturer. Alastair has more than 25 years of experience helping organisations navigate change, build brand authority and embrace emerging technologies. He is the co founder of Optix Solutions, Your Digital Future and the Marketing Leaders Community. He is an international keynote speaker and regular guest lecturer at the Entrepreneurship Summer School, part of London Business School’s MBA programme, as well as the University of Exeter. He has also lectured at Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics. He is a former member of the Forbes Business Council. Alastair co founded Optix Solutions at the age of 19 while studying at the University of Exeter. Today, Optix is recognised as one of the UK’s leading strategic digital marketing agencies, employing more than 20 people and work...