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Climate guidance for conveyancers

25 September 2024
Issue: 8087 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Property , Conveyancing , Environment
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Conveyancers are to be offered guidance on dealing with climate risk

A proposed practice note would cover the impact of climate change and its associated risks on the UK’s property stock, how solicitor duties relate to climate risk and liability, navigating climate searches, and communicating risks to clients, lenders and other shareholders.

Law Society deputy vice president Mark Evans said: ‘We want to hear from members about the challenges they face advising clients on climate risk and what further support they need to make sure the practice note will be relevant, balanced, and fits into their day-to-day conveyancing work.’

A six-week consultation ends on 31 October. There will be a panel discussion about the proposed practice note at the Law Society’s property conference on 16 October.

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Switalskis—14 trainee solicitors

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