LMS is to undertake general panel management for Metro Bank. This will allow Metro Bank to offer all brokers and customers access to a fully vetted, open and secure panel of law firms.

Huw Lewis, sales and marketing director of LMS, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Metro Bank and our general panel management service will provide them with a level of management, security and service that is second to none.

“We look forward to building a long term and growing relationship with them.”

Charles Morley, head of mortgage distribution at Metro Bank, added: “At Metro Bank we’re always looking for new ways to make things even more convenient for our customers. We’re pleased to therefore to be partnering with LMS, which will simplify the process for our broker partners and our customers in identifying and appointing a conveyancing panel manager. We look forward to working closely with LMS going forward.”