LMS has begun its partnership with National Counties Building Society and the Family Building Society.

LMS will provide Panel Link, its panel management service, which will provide all brokers and customers access to a vetted, open panel of law firms.

Andy Knee, chief executive of LMS, said: “Our new partnership with Family Building Society and National Counties is another vote of confidence in LMS, our offering and our service, and we are pleased to be strengthening our position in the market. We look forward to continue providing our partners with unparalleled diligence and service and cementing long-term relationships.”

Kathy Mendoza, director of legal and compliance, Family Building Society, added: “We look forward to working closely with LMS over the coming months and years. By partnering with LMS we’re able to enhance security and service to our customers, capitalising on LMS’ expertise in the sector, their unparalleled service and experience in working with a range of building societies.”