National Conveyancing Week
17th – 21st March 2025!
The Conveyancing Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of National Conveyancing Week 2025!
With support from over 500 law firms across the profession, NCW 2025 will bring together all stakeholders across the property industry to advocate, inspire and promote the vital role conveyancers play in the home moving process.
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We are incredibly excited to share our insightful and engaging agenda for National Conveyancing Week 2025. All sessions are FREE to attend and you can sign up to all sessions via the link below.
Don’t forget to join in on our Fun Fundraising Friday Quiz which is open to everyone to take part! All donations raised will be used to support worthy charities and continue our work in improving the lives of those in the property industry.
Welcome to National Conveyancing Week 2025 - 10:00am
Monday 17th March 2025
Hosted by:
Jess Smith – Co-Chair of the Conveyancing Foundation and Operations Director, Convey Law & Convey365.
David Opie – Co-Chair of the Conveyancing Foundation and Managing Director, Today’s Media Group.
Rob Hailstone – Co-Chair of the Conveyancing Foundation, Founder of The Bold Legal Group and Co-Founder and Chairman of VacantC.
Join us for a welcome session hosted by the Co-Chairs of the Conveyancing Foundation, where we’ll share exciting insights into what’s coming up throughout the week, how you can get involved, and express our gratitude to our charity partners.
Mental Health & Wellbeing in Conveyancing: “Thriving or Surviving?” – 2:00pm
Monday 17th March 2025
Hosted by – Natalie Moore- Conveyancing Foundation Ambassador and Managing Director, AConveyancing
Panellists – Elizabeth Rimmer (CEO, LawCare) and Gemma Ellison (Culture & Leadership Coach)
In this session, Natalie and our esteemed panel will have an open and honest discussion about the daily stresses faced by conveyancers, as well as the challenges for managers and business owners in ensuring staff wellbeing remains a priority alongside compliance, profitability, and innovation. We’ll also hear from Elizabeth Rimmer and Gemma Ellison on their insights into supporting remote workers, recognising signs of burnout, and practical strategies to foster a healthier work environment. Key discussions will explore wellbeing-focused benefits and support packages that employers can implement to nurture their teams.
Lunch & Learn: Technical Conveyancing Training – 12:00pm
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Hosted by – Ian Quayle- Training Consultant, IQ Legal Training
This insightful session will cover key aspects of technical conveyancing, with the specific topic to be confirmed closer to the date. This session is designed to enhance your knowledge and provide practical insights into evolving legal requirements. As with all session during NCW, the training is FREE to attend – invite all of your conveyancing teams to join us for this insightful lunch and learn session!
Finding the Balance between Profitability, Service, and Sanity – 3:00pm
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Hosted by – David Opie – Managing Director, Today’s Media
Guest – Simon McCrum (Owner of McCrum Legal and Author of “The Perfect Legal Business”, “The Perfect Lawyer” and “The Perfect Partner”)
This thought-provoking session will explore the critical balance between fees, profitability, and service excellence in law firms without sacrificing sanity. Simon will share valuable insights on maximizing profitability, ensuring sustainable growth, and delivering exceptional client service. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies from one of the leading voices in legal business success!
Recruit and Retain: Cultivating the Next Generation of Conveyancing Talent – 10:00am
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Hosted by – Stephen Ward- Director of Strategy, Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Panellists – Karen Buckley (People & Culture Director, Movera), Janine Wellington (Managing Director, Convey Law), and Katrina Lamont (Chief of Legal Operations, Montpellier).
The panel will explore the impact of in-house training programmes in shaping the success of leading conveyancing firms. Our panellists will share how these programmes have been instrumental in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. We’ll discuss the different training pathways available, effective team engagement strategies, and initiatives to open doors for new conveyancers entering the profession. Join us for an insightful conversation on building a strong, skilled workforce through tailored training and development.
Trailblazers in Conveyancing: Women Under 40 Shaping the Future – 2:00pm
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Hosted by – Jess Smith – Co-Chair of the Conveyancing Foundation and Operations Director, Convey Law
Panellists – Sophia Ramzan (Partner & Head of Conveyancing, Watkins Solicitors), Rebecca Gillard (Director, Thomas Legal), Yanthé Richardson (Principal Director, Foot Anstey & President, CILEX), and Sarah Coldicott (Legal Director, AConveyancing).
The panel will explore the challenges faced by young people climbing the ladder into senior positions, finding the balance between career ambitions and personal commitments, sharing of their personal stories and pathway to success. Our inspirational women leaders will also share key moments in their lives or advice they have learnt along the way that has shaped the women they are today and how we can inspire the next generation of leaders and pioneers in Conveyancing.
Collaboration Coffee Morning
Thursday 20th March 2025
The Collaboration Coffee Morning is the perfect opportunity for law firms to invite existing and new introducers, estate agents, brokers, surveyors, and other stakeholders into their office. This informal and friendly gathering will allow firms to showcase their team and highlight the vital role conveyancers play in the home-moving process.
Enjoy tea, coffee, cakes, and treats while strengthening industry relationships, educating stakeholders on the conveyancing process, and exploring how everyone can work together to create a seamless property transaction experience.
It’s also a chance to give back, with firms encouraged to raise money for charity. Get your Law Firm Supporter Pack today—featuring posters, invites, and fun Bake-Off recipes—and don’t forget to share your event photos using #NCW2025
TA6 Consultation Update – 3:00pm
Thursday 20th March 2025
Hosted by – Rob Hailstone- Co Chair, Conveyancing Foundation & Founder, Bold Legal Group
Guest – Mark Evans (Vice President, The Law Society), Law Firm Representatives
The session will explore the latest TA6 Consultation and its proposed changes for the conveyancing profession. As the industry continues to evolve, these developments have significant implications for how property transactions are conducted, information required by sellers and the responsibilities of conveyancers. Rob Hailstone & Mark Evans will discuss the key proposals, their potential impact on practitioners, and what steps conveyancers should take to prepare for these changes.
Fun Fundraising Friday Quiz
Friday 21st March 2025
To round off National Conveyancing week, we are inviting you to join us for the Fun Fundraising Friday Quiz, hosted by Tom Parkinson & Laura Cartwright from the incredibly successful conveyancing industry podcast, Bricks & Banter!
Open to all to join, either as a team or individual, take part and test your knowledge across three exciting quiz rounds while supporting a great cause.
With a £5 optional charitable donation, you’ll be helping to raise funds for charity, and the winning team will take home a fantastic prize! All proceeds raised from the Fun Friday Fundraising Quiz will be used to support worthy charities and help improve the lives of those working in the property industry.
Get your quizzing hats on, your funniest team names ready and let’s make it a Friday to remember!
For the first time, TED-style talks are coming to National Conveyancing Week – and they’re going to be BIG! Hear from the top industry experts and walk away feeling informed and inspired. Don’t miss out! Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter, as the talks will be released daily throughout National Conveyancing Week.
