All Alternative business structures articles – Page 26
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NewsQuindell fights back after investor’s note sends shares tumbling
Listed company seeking legal advice over dossier on its financial success.
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OpinionHow can Co-op recover from this?
Losses are disastrous for the ABS pioneer, which is now hamstrung by a toxic brand.
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NewsCo-op Legal Services posts £22m loss
ABS pioneer also hints at further job cuts as part of restructuring of the business.
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News‘Dragon’ Caan’s second law investment becomes ABS
Virtual firm Excello aims to keep overheads to a minimum.
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NewsCouncils to apply for ABS licence
Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire will focus on public and third sector work.
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OpinionLocal heroes seek new models
Council legal departments are buzzing with survival strategies in the face of continued cuts.
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NewsFinancial services business snaps up Simpson Millar in £15m deal
National consumer firm to become part of a stock-market quoted financial services business.
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NewsCouncil legal departments ‘could evaporate’ – local government chief
Lawyers in Local Government president says standing still not an option in era of cuts.
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NewsNew venture offers firms an escape route
Lawyers Inc. aims to absorb up to 15 firms in its first year and in return provide all their back-office, insurance and compliance support.
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NewsRegulator seeks to lift ABS barriers for one-stop shops
Regulator to draw up changes to authorisation of multi-disciplinary practices.
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NewsQuindell profits rise 164% as company seeks full listing
Chief executive hails ‘proof’ of success of business model.
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NewsKent gives green light to council ABS
County aims to tender for a commercial partner in the summer and will begin immediate discussions with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsGrayling quells concerns over whiplash panel
Concerns that medical reporting agencies could simply form an alternative business structure with a personal injury law firm.
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OpinionMore woe at the Co-op – whither legal services?
What could the mutual’s troubles mean for the poster child of alternative business structures?
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NewsAllianz joins insurers’ rush to secure ABS licence
German-based multinational the latest insurer to offer legal services.
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NewsCanada opens door to ABS reform
Consultation with profession on options for including non-lawyers.
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NewsABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.
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NewsDirect Line takes referral fee hit but profits soar
£14m loss of income from referring claims overshadowed by huge increase in profit.
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FeatureWorking with financial advisers
Joint ventures are superseding the in-house financial services model.
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NewsRegulator quells concerns at ABS drop-out rate
Minutes from the Legal Services Board meeting held in November revealed disquiet about the number of applications withdrawn.