Legal Technology Consultant
Rachel spent 8 years as a practising solicitor before moving into legal technology. She helps law firms modernise their document workflows while maintaining compliance with SRA requirements.
The current legal prohibition on electronic execution of wills in England and Wales, the Law Commission's proposals for reform, and what the COVID emergency provisions revealed.
The current legal position on executing deeds electronically in England and Wales, including the Law Commission's recommendations, Mercury v Bray, and practical guidance for solicitors.
What the SRA expects from your audit trails, what events to log, how long to retain records, and how to implement a practical audit trail for electronic signatures.
A practical breakdown of how electronic signatures fit within the SRA's regulatory framework, including record-keeping obligations, the Principles, and the Code of Conduct.