Law Society Accreditations and Memberships

Many legal firms earn recognition for their expertise in areas of law through achieving membership in one or more of the Law Society’s accreditation schemes. These schemes allow clients to identify legal practitioners who uphold the highest standards of technical expertise and client service.

Accreditations

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Vas Solicitors in Mitcham Surrey has secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

Vas Solicitors underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which marks the firm out as continuing to meet high standards in the residential conveyancing process.

Law Society President Andrew Caplen said that the CQS accreditation is the hallmark of high standards and establishes a level of credibility for regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers.

“CQS is the quality mark of the home-buying sector and enables consumers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing service. With so many different conveyancing service providers out there CQS helps home-buyers and sellers seek out those that can provide a safe and efficient level of service.”

Veeravagu Vaaheesan, Managing Directors of Vas Solicitors is delighted to have secured CQS status. Buying and selling a home can be a stressful time. By looking for a CQS firm like Vas Solicitors the public can seek out a firm that has proved its commitment to quality.

“The overall beneficiaries will be clients who use Vas Solicitors Solicitors when buying a home. They will receive a reliable, efficient service as recognised by the CQS standard.”

The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the Building Societies Association, Legal Ombudsman and the Association of British Insurers.

For more information on the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme visit www.lawsociety.org.uk/cqs Or contact the CQS Unit on 020 7316 5550 or CQS@lawsociety.org.uk

Resolution

Indicates our commitment to resolving family matters with integrity and a non-confrontational approach.

We have solicitors who practice in family law and adhere to the resolution code for resolving matters in a non-confrontational way.

Cyber Essentials

Confirms our protection against cyber threats with robust cyber security controls. The firm has been accredited by an assessor to meet the cyber essential standard.

Green Mark

Highlights our dedication to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

Memberships

  • Review Solicitors: The firm subscribes to review solicitors which it uses to enhances transparency through published client reviews and feedback.
  • Law Society Membership: Empowers our growth and improves our legal service delivery standards.
  • Law Society Property Section: Grants access to resources and events for further expertise in residential conveyancing.
  • Law Society Risk and Compliance Section: Strengthens our skills in legal compliance, AML, and ethical practice.
  • Surrey Law Society: Represents our connection with the local legal community in Surrey.
  • Society of Asian Lawyers: Reflects our support for diversity and opportunity within the legal profession.
  • Lawyers for Your Business: Enables us to support business owners with legal advice and transparent consultation options.

Compliance Firms We Work With

  • Compliance Office
  • CP21
  • CS Partnership
  • Access Platform
  • DG Legal