Shaping the Future of Conveyancing: Watkins Solicitors' Sophia Ramzan, Partner & Head of Conveyancing, Joins National Conveyancing Week Panel

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Shaping the Future of Conveyancing: Watkins Solicitors’ Sophia Ramzan, Partner & Head of Conveyancing, Joins National Conveyancing Week Panel

Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that our Partner and Head of Conveyancing, Sophia Ramzan, will be a featured speaker at National Conveyancing Week 2025, taking part in the ‘Trailblazers in Conveyancing: Women Under 40 Shaping the Future’ panel.

Sophia has built an outstanding reputation in residential property transactions, earning her a Finalist nomination at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024 (Female Trailblazer category)—a recognition of her expertise, leadership, and contributions to the profession.

Under Sophia’s leadership, the Watkins Solicitors Conveyancing Team has significantly improved transaction timelines and efficiency for our clients. Key initiatives include:

Proactive title checks carried out as soon as property searches are ordered. This approach has reduced transaction timelines by an average of 4 weeks, a major improvement in a market where transactions can take up to 20 weeks.
A streamlined post-completion process, ensuring that Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions and Land Registry applications are completed on the same day as completion, cutting delays by 40%.

These innovations have helped Watkins Solicitors build on our strong reputation for fast, transparent, and reliable service.

The Panel

Taking place on Wednesday, 19th March at 2:00pm, this panel will showcase leading female professionals in the conveyancing sector, sharing their journeys to success, overcoming industry challenges, and offering advice for future leaders. The session will be available to watch on YouTube.

Sophia will join fellow panellists, including:

Rebecca Gillard (Director, Thomas Legal)
Yanthé Richardson (Principal Director, Foot Anstey & President, CILEX)
Sarah Coldicott (Legal Director, AConveyancing)

Hosted by Jess Smith (Co-Chair of the Conveyancing Foundation), the discussion will explore key topics such as:

Career progression in a competitive industry
The importance of mentorship in conveyancing
Predictions for the future of the industry

What Is National Conveyancing Week?

National Conveyancing Week 2025, takes place from 18th–21st March 2025. The annual event is run by The Conveyancing Foundation, and is designed to raise awareness of the vital role conveyancers play in the property sector. It brings together legal professionals, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and industry experts to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in conveyancing.

Through a series of webinars, panel discussions, and networking events, the week highlights key developments in property law, innovation in the industry, and best practices to improve client experience.

Key Events During National Conveyancing Week 2025

This year’s National Conveyancing Week includes:

The Future of Digital Conveyancing – Exploring how technology is revolutionising the property transaction process
Regulatory Updates for 2025 – A deep dive into the latest compliance and risk management changes affecting conveyancers
Leasehold Reform: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know – Understanding the impact of new laws on leasehold properties
Fraud Prevention in Property Transactions – How to protect clients from scams and cybercrime
Trailblazers in Conveyancing: Women Under 40 Shaping the Future – Featuring Sophia Ramzan, alongside other inspiring female leaders in conveyancing

Our Conveyancing Services

At Watkins Solicitors, we pride ourselves on having industry leaders guiding our clients through the conveyancing process. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, our award-nominated team is here to ensure a smooth, stress-free property transaction.

With offices in Bristol, Bath, Hereford, Evesham, and Fishponds, we support clients across England and Wales, offering tailored advice on freehold, leasehold, new-build, Right to Buy, and shared ownership transactions.

Contact our team today, or get a quote online here.

info@watkinssolicitors.co.uk / 0117 939 0350