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Law Society launches consultation on climate risk and conveyancing practice note

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Published on: 20 September 2024

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LNB News 20/09/2024

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Issue Date: 20 September 2024

Published Date: 20 September 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

Article summary

The Law Society has launched a consultation on a practice note regarding climate risk and conveyancing. This follows the Law Society’s April 2023 publication of its climate change guidance. The proposed practice note seeks to provide practical details for conveyancers on managing and understanding how climate risk affects their practice. A panel discussion on the practice note will be held at the Law Society’s Property Conference on 16 October 2024. The consultation closes on 31 October 2024.

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