Boyes Turner LLP | United Kingdom | 8 Feb 2023
Clients are often surprised to learn that their Land Registry application, for their recent purchase or new lease, is not due to complete at the Land…
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 | 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…