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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

Virtual Execution and E-Signatures

Virtual Execution and E-Signatures

The Law Society has brought together a variety of established guidance in relation to virtual execution and the use of e-signatures, and updated its practice notes in the context of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. You can view that guidance here.

In addition, and responding to Law Society concerns, the Land Registry announced that the
"Mercury" signing approach for deeds is being accepted as-of Monday 4 May. The Land
Registry is also introducing some changes to their requirements to make it easier to verify identity for land transactions. These are all temporary measures to address the current highly unusual COVID-19 situation. You can read the Land Registry's announcement here.