Awards & Articles

Earlier this year, an SRA-approved law firm specialising exclusively in independent legal advice (ILA) entered the specialist finance market. In a bid to revolutionise the way this is provided during bridging and commercial transactions, iLA aims to take the pressure off borrowers and lenders by bringing same-day service to the sector. Its founders, qualified solicitors

Anastasia Ttofis and Luke Baldwin, reveal where they got the idea to launch the business, how they will be able to maintain service levels at scale, and the benefits of doing it all online...

Working in an industry traditionally ruled by men can be lonely for a woman. Not to mention arduous, especially if you’re climbing the leadership ladder, which can take several years to achieve.

But as challenging as it is, surviving and thriving in a male-dominated industry is possible. Mortgage Introducer celebrates the 65 Elite Women whose achievements, mentorship, and contributions have created a positive and lasting impact on the mortgage industry...

We’ve challenged lenders on their perception of what should be done. Co-founder of specialist firm on how to break the mould...

But by offering a same day service and incorporating high-tech in a bid to increase speed and efficiency, iLA has set the cat among the pigeons in a sector normally associated with being slow, lumbering and strictly procedural....

The team’s background offers them a unique insight into the requirements of lenders and an understanding of the time pressures and constraints that can sometimes arise in transactions requiring independent legal advice.

“We understand that the legals can often cause a lot of frustration and delay, and so once we have received the documents and onboarded the client, we can usually provide the independent legal advice within two hours,” said Anastasia...

iLA Co-Founder Anastasia Ttofis, shifted from a high-pressure legal career to mindful living. Through yoga and meditation, she discovered the benefits of living in the present. Now, she promotes mindfulness for professionals seeking a break from routine...

iLA’s Anastasia Ttofis, was shortlisted for the Next Generation Leader of the Year, displaying rapid progression though her career within financial services and demonstrating business value and innovation throughout.