Law firm sets homes standard

LEADING Oldham law firm North Ainley Halliwell has become one of the first practices in the country to secure membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme — the mark of excellence for the home-buying process.

North Ainley Halliwell underwent a rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure status, which marks out the Clegg Street firm as meeting high standards in the residential conveyancing process.

Senior Partner John Ainley said: “CQS status is recognition of the high standards we provide to our residential property clients and is a signal to future home buyers of the excellent service level we provide at what is often a stressful time for many people.”

As President of the Oldham Law Association, Mr Ainley is encouraging all local firms to engage in this process, to safeguard the public.

The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status.