All Alternative business structures articles – Page 21
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NewsDoctors’ union to offer cut-price legal help through ABS
British Medical Association works alongside NewLaw and other law firms to supply full-service package.
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NewsSRA backs £637m Quindell-Slater disposal
Multi-million-pound deal awaiting approval from one final regulator before it can go ahead.
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Councils ‘need to be clear’ on ABS plans
Councils ‘need to be clear’ what they want to use alternative business structures for, as the move involves ‘quite a lot of work’.
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NewsSRA says ‘sorry’ over ABS application delays
Regulator vows to deal with alternative business structure licence applications within three months.
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NewsQuindell shareholders agree £637m sale to Slater and Gordon
Vote comes despite Quindell shareholder saying multi-million-pound Slater deal is ‘undervalued’.
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NewsCo-op Legal in profit despite income slump
ABS standard-bearer posts annual loss of £5m – but broke into the black in the second half.
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NewsQuindell suspends share trading for profits correction
Suspension comes days after company announced deal to sell its professional services division to Slater and Gordon for £637m.
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NewsQuindell admits ‘aggressive’ practice as £637m sale goes through
Initial report into accounting policies finds Quindell at the ‘aggressive end of acceptable practice’.
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Town hall ABS pioneers eye closer working
Hugh Peart will divide his time between Buckinghamshire and HB Public Law.
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NewsUniversity of Law granted ABS status to offer legal services
Licence allows ULaw to undertake rights of audience, litigation, reserved instrument activities and administration of oaths.
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NewsChicago firm heralds London arrival with ABS first
Practice to start with a small number of US lawyers and seek to recruit locally.
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NewsLaw school says it is first university to apply for ABS
Nottingham Law School aims to give students insight into practising as lawyers.
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NewsInsurance giant RSA moves into law
Firm joins the likes of Direct Line and Ageas in providing legal services through alternative business structure.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell follows Slater and Gordon with rebrand
Firm puts off listing on stock exchange for now but says option remains open.
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NewsClaims giant targets insurer-led ABS with £25m war chest
Company that bought NewLaw last year has further expansion plans.
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NewsSlater and Gordon: no offer yet put to Quindell
Australian firm responds after UK company announces exclusivity extension.
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NewsSussex authorities merge legal teams
Legal team at Eastbourne Borough Council will transfer to the employment of Lewes District Council on 1 April.
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NewsProfits slip as reforms hit Irwin Mitchell
Expanding ABS blames law reform and continued investment for lower pre-tax profits.
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NewsLocal authority to create new GC post
Kent County Council seeking to create joint-venture alternative business structure.
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NewsFirm targets flotation after £5m private equity investment
Business Growth Fund announces it has bought a minority share in McMillan Williams.