Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 25 Mar 2022
Following the introduction of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the "Act"), overseas entities that already own land in the…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 22 Mar 2022
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received Royal Assent on 15 March 2022. Its effects will be felt far and wide across the UK…
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, European Union, etc. | 15 Jul 2021
A look at key updates and legislation clarifying the legal validity of electronic signatures (e-signatures) around the world.
Birketts LLP | United Kingdom | 8 Jan 2021
The witness must be physically present when the deed is signed. Only then and once completed can it be registered with HM Land Registry (HMLR).
Hill Dickinson LLP | United Kingdom | 16 Nov 2020
The accelerated adoption of electronic signatures and embracing of technological document solutions has not removed the need for a witness to be…
Dentons | United Kingdom | 28 Jul 2020
The Land Registry has announced that, until further notice, it will now accept electronic signatures generated by electronic signature platforms for…
Hogan Lovells | United Kingdom | 27 Jul 2020
The Land Registry has announced this morning that, with immediate effect and until further notice, they will accept for registration transfers, leases…
Dentons | United Kingdom | 22 Jul 2020
As both England and Wales navigate their way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal…
DAC Beachcroft | United Kingdom | 13 Jul 2020
When a tenant assigns their lease, the assignee will only legally become the tenant once the assignment is registered at the Land Registry. Until the…
Dentons | United Kingdom | 9 Jul 2020
We noted the challenges of remote execution of documents for planning authorities at the beginning of Lockdown. The Land Registry’s Blog now includes…