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X-Press donates over £40,000 to charity
X-Press Legal Services has raised and donated over £40,000 to charity, as part of its continued commitment to giving back to the community. The funds were generated through a variety of fundraising efforts throughout 2024, celebrating 25 years in business for the largest independent property search firm in England and Wales. Throughout 2024, X-Press offices…
Over confidence in AML knowledge leads to significant fine for solicitor
A recent case before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has highlighted the dangers of disregarding formal anti-money laundering (AML) compliance requirements, even for experienced legal professionals. A solicitor was fined £45,000 after failing to implement a firm-wide risk assessment, establish adequate customer due diligence measures, or maintain proper AML policies and procedures. Despite being a…
X-Press Retains Cyber Essentials Plus
X-Press Legal Services has successfully secured Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation for the fourth year running. This accreditation, supported by the UK government and the National Cyber Security Centre, reflects the dedication of England & Wales’s largest independent property search firm to maintaining the highest standards of security compliance. Lynne Lister, MD of X-Press Legal Services,…