Simpson Millar Appoints New Head of Private Client Team

Lawyer Checker Further Strengthens Senior Management Team

The Practical Vision Network, home of the award-winning Lawyer Checker suite of risk management tools, has announced a further appointment to its senior management team to further strengthen the business.

Financial Controller Ceri Hart joins from regional accountancy specialists Bennett Brooks having been a key part of the Solicitors Accounts auditing team.

Coming hot on the heels of the recent appointments of Julie Williams as Director of Operations, and David Opie as Director of Marketing & Strategy, the appointment demonstrates a continued commitment to investment.

The appointment is a coup for The Practical Vision Network Managing Director Chris Harris;

“Ceri is extremely well respected for her work and brings a real eye for detail to the business. We’re thrilled she has chosen to join us, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.”

The Practical Vision Network is best known for its exclusive conveyancing risk tool Account & Entity Screen, which verifies the legitimacy of the firm on the other side of the transaction.

In recent years it has significantly expanded the product portfolio to help law firms promote and protect their businesses.

Lawyer Checker now provides a range of cyber related risk tools which, in addition to law to law firm account verification, include;

  • Law firm to consumer bank account checks
  • Email security software
  • The government backed Cyber Essentials accreditation.

Alongside Lawyer Checker, The Practical Vision Network helps firms promote their businesses by providing marketing and event management through Solve Legal Marketing; inbound and outbound quote generation and conversion services through The Move Exchange; and online legal news through its popular “Today’s” publications.

Commenting on her appointment Ceri says:

“It’s an exciting time to join The Practical Vision Network with the investment in the team infrastructure”

“We’ve got some ambitious growth plans for 2019 and beyond and a fantastic team of people to take us forward.”

For more information about The Practical Vision Network’s products and service please contact David Opie on David.opie@practicalvision.co.uk or call 0845 554 3140.

This article was submitted to be published by Lawyer Checker as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Wills & Probate. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Wills & Probate.

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