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The Surrey Law Society regularly represents members on issues of interest, including engagement in consultations that affect the profession. Here you can view the most recent consultation responses submitted by the Surrey Law Society.
The Society welcomes members from across the county who wish to engage in this activity; if you would like to have your say please email admin@surreylawsociety.org.uk and a member of the committee will be in touch.
Following the publication of the Law Society’s Climate Change and Property Practice Note in May 2025, The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) updated its existing Marni’s Clause to reflect the terminology and guidance in the new Practice Note. In addition, TCLP introduced a new clause, Isabella’s Clause, specifically for residential properties. Marni’s Clause now focuses exclusively on commercial transactions.
The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP), launched in 2019, develops climate-conscious legal drafting. Its clauses are now widely adopted, helping to reduce emissions and embed environmental responsibility into legal practice. Among the most impactful are Marni’s and Isabella’s Clauses, which support property lawyers in addressing climate risk.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has shared an update following its recent consultation on safeguarding client money and providing redress.
The conveyancing process is full of moving parts, but one critical risk continues to go undetected in thousands of property transactions every year – property development. . Here at DevAssist, we specialise in uncovering the hidden development threats that traditional conveyancing searches routinely miss. Since 2012, we’ve helped countless solicitors, property buyers, and lenders mitigate
The Solicitors’ Charity is calling on legal professionals across England and Wales to take action this International Day of Charity (5 September) by helping colleagues who are facing life’s toughest challenges.
Thinking about a judicial role? This interactive online workshop is designed for solicitors exploring judicial appointments who want to strengthen their Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) application