We need to fight back against HSBC over its conveyancing panel policy. Upon learning of its decision I emailed our business manager, who replied that it was just as big a shock to him as it was to me, since it was the first he had heard about it.

I am pleased to note the Law Society will terminate all association with the HSBC group. It may well be too little too late, but I have no doubt that it is a decision all solicitors who have any pride left in their profession will follow. Our individual balances will no doubt be relatively insignificant, but the withdrawal of all our joint balances in a short period will surely cause ripples. It will also serve as a warning to other institutions that may be considering treating our profession in such a contemptuous manner.Refusing to sign LRID Forms is another tool we should not forget.

Surinder Singh, Manak Manak Solicitors, Orpington