All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 29
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NewsBrexit disproportionately harmful to legal services - Law Society research
Study for Chancery Lane says sector would suffer stronger negative effects than economy as a whole.
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NewsCourt fee rises hitting small businesses – Law Society
‘Wrong in principle’ for courts to make a profit for the government.
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NewsBellwether index shows fall in City law firm deals
Law Society says City firm deal numbers could indicate problems for economic recovery.
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NewsOmbudsman hires barrister for 'strong leadership' role
Former chief Crown prosecutor lured from PCC to take over as chief executive.
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NewsWelsh law ‘a reality’, says leading judge
Eisteddfod hears concerns about access to justice in Wales.
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Trowers profits down on modest revenue rise
International net profits plummet from £2.5m to £100,000.
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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.