Post Completion Conveyancing After PM Law Closure

Windsor, London & across England & Wales

If your conveyancing solicitor has closed following intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, like PM Law recently, you may need a new firm to complete your post completion work.

When a law firm closes unexpectedly, registration at HM Land Registry, SDLT submissions and leasehold notices may remain outstanding. Judge Law can step in and finalise the legal process efficiently and professionally.

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Post Completion Conveyancing



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What happens when a solicitor like PM Law is intervened into?

When the Solicitors Regulation Authority intervenes into a law firm, like PM Law, it takes control of client files and client money to protect the public. Intervention agents secure documents and funds.

However, intervention agents do not complete ongoing legal work.

If your conveyancing transaction completed but the legal formalities that follow completion remain unfinished, you must appoint a new solicitor to carry out that work. This can feel unsettling, particularly if you believed everything had already been concluded.

What is post completion work?

Post completion work is the legal process that takes place after contracts have completed. It ensures that ownership is correctly recorded and lender interests are protected.

This usually includes:

  • Registration of your ownership at HM Land Registry
  • Submission of SDLT returns where required
  • Registration of a mortgage lender’s charge
  • Serving Notice of Transfer or Notice of Charge in leasehold matters
  • Dealing with managing agents or freeholders

Until these steps are completed, your legal title may not be fully updated.

Why this matters

If registration is delayed or not completed:

  • Your mortgage lender may not be properly secured
  • You may encounter difficulties when selling or remortgaging
  • Leasehold requirements may remain outstanding
  • Land Registry records may not reflect the correct ownership

In most cases, the work itself is straightforward. The difficulty arises when the original firm has closed and no one is progressing the matter.

How Judge Law can help

Our conveyancing team can:

  • Review your completion statement and documentation
  • Identify what post completion steps remain outstanding
  • Liaise with intervention agents where necessary
  • Complete Land Registry registration
  • Serve leasehold notices
  • Correspond with lenders

We focus on resolving the issue promptly and keeping you informed throughout.

Our fees

Post completion conveyancing work following a firm closure typically starts from £500 plus VAT.

The exact fee depends on the nature and complexity of the outstanding work. We will provide a clear quotation once we have reviewed your circumstances.

There are no hidden costs. You will know the position before we begin.

Has your conveyancing solicitor closed?

If your firm closed following an intervention and your post completion work is outstanding, we can step in and finalise it. Tell us what has happened for a clear quotation.

What our clients say

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natasha P.Google review · Nov 2026

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Mike W.Google review · Nov 2026

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Raydwaan K.Google review · Oct 2026

I can’t recommend Judge Law highly enough. We were referred to them and chose to instruct Judge Law because of their responsiveness — we had a very short window to complete due to lender demands, and they gave us confidence from the outset that they could move at the pace…

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Dan N.Google review · Oct 2026

I cannot recommend Judge Law highly enough. After my original conveyancing solicitor ceased trading following an SRA intervention, I found myself facing an unexpectedly complicated situation with the registration of my property. AJ and the Judge Law team stepped in and handled…

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Recent law firm closures

In recent months, a number of conveyancing firms across England and Wales have been subject to regulatory intervention. Clients of these firms may now need to appoint a new solicitor to finalise outstanding post completion matters.

If your previous solicitor has closed and you are unsure what to do next, we can guide you through the process.

What you should do now

  1. Gather any documents you have received relating to your purchase or sale
  2. Locate your completion statement
  3. Note the property address and transaction date
  4. Contact our team for an initial review

You do not need your full file to get started. In many cases, the documentation you already hold is sufficient.

Judge Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales with registered number 634380.

Post completion FAQs

How do I know if my registration has been completed?
You can check the title register at HM Land Registry. If you are unsure how to do this, we can assist.
What if the intervention agents have not contacted me?
Due to the volume of files seized during interventions, it may take time for agents to make contact. You can still instruct a new solicitor without waiting.
Will I need my entire file?
Not necessarily. In many cases, your completion statement and correspondence are enough for a new solicitor to proceed.
Is this work urgent?
In most cases it should be dealt with promptly, particularly where a lender's charge must be registered.
Can you act if I did not originally instruct Judge Law?
Yes. We regularly assist clients who need a new firm following closure or intervention.
How long will this take?
Timescales depend on the outstanding work and Land Registry processing times. We will advise you once we review your matter.
Will this affect my mortgage?
It may if the lender's charge has not been registered. This is why it is important to resolve matters promptly.
Can you provide a fixed fee?
We will provide a clear quotation after reviewing your documents. Most straightforward matters start from £500 plus VAT.

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