All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 27
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NewsSupreme Court rejects human rights challenge to CFAs
Much-awaited judgment in Coventry consigns ‘cost wars’ to history, lawyers say.
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NewsPC fee unchanged for next year
Solicitors Regulation Authority proposes individual fee remains at £320.
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NewsGove scuttles Grayling's youth prison flagship
‘Secure college’ planned to house hundreds of young offenders is abandoned.
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NewsFunding ‘must be restored’ in some areas – president
Law Society’s new president says cuts have left supply of legal services ‘unstable and unsustainable’.
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NewsPEP fall at Freshfields blamed on accounting changes
Global managing partner hails ‘solid’ performance in face of ‘strong headwinds’.
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NewsScots seek to oust Welsh as estate agency watchdogs
Law Society of Scotland fears ABSs will be subject to dual regulation under UK Estate Agents Act.
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NewsLaw firm mergers dip as economy recovers
The number of law firms in England and Wales has remained steady at over 10,300 in 2015, following a steady decline.
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NewsOlswang cuts debt but partner profit is flat
International firm boosted income by 8% last year but IT investment held down partner earnings.
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NewsClyde & Co reports 10% PEP rise
International firm notes particularly strong performance in the UK.
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NewsUnderlying PEP climbs 24% at Stephenson Harwood
International firm posted a 42% rise in partner profit after taking into account deferred fee receipts.
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NewsEx-SRA chair receives CBE in birthday honours
Charles Plant among few legal figures recognised in latest round of awards.
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NewsTTIP hits another hurdle
European parliament postpones vote on controversial EU-US trade deal amid flurry of amendments.
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NewsConsolidator vows to buy 60 high street firms
Metamorph Law is backed by Assure Law, which last year rescued Manchester firm Linder Myers.
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NewsE-conveyancing portal to begin rollout today
Veyo's first users will be firms that have already placed orders, followed by those that have registered interest.
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NewsClaimant costs should fund legal aid, says Society
Submission to new government proposes measures to assure ‘affordable access to legal advice’.
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NewsPartner profits soar at BLP
London Bridge-headquartered firm boosts income by 6% and PEP by 22%.
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NewsThree held over suspected sale of crash data
Insurer reports ‘inappropriate’ liaison with claims management company.
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NewsProfits climb at JMW Solicitors
PEP rises to over £400k at Manchester firm, where income has almost doubled in five years.
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NewsProfits surge at smaller Scottish firms
PEP rises by £10,000 at practices with 2-4 partners, but the bigger firms have it tougher.