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Brexit to hit UK M&A activity in 2017, global firm predicts
Baker McKenzie forecasts slow year before 'notable upswing' in 2018.
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Law Society concern over ‘ghost’ solicitor compliance
The Law Society has voiced concern at new government requirements to tackle the issue of ‘ghost’ duty solicitors, following the latest deadline in the procurement process for criminal legal aid contracts. ‘Ghosts’ are solicitors whose details are used to obtain duty solicitor slots but who do not carry out the ...
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NewsProfits tumble 32% at leading claims management company
First4Lawyers posts second successive year of falling turnover as it diversifies away from PI.
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NewsSRA removes practice curbs on former Blavo & Co directors
London-headquartered firm was shut down by the regulator in October 2015.
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Slaughter and May considering applications from KWM trainees
Top firms say they are sympathetic to plight of King & Wood Mallesons trainees.
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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NewsTop-60 law firm goes flexible after finding desks left empty
Browne Jacobson says one in five staff members work remotely, but it wants 'mogility' proportion to rise.
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NewsHSF becomes second UK firm to get Malaysia licence
Kuala Lumpur office to open in May this year.
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NewsBolton Council admits mistake over ‘secret’ Asons grant
Chief executive of Bolton Council answers questions over £300,000 emergency powers grant to law firm.
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NewsIn-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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Agile working grows as 800 lawyers join rush to ditch their desk
Research shows number of lawyers working for new breed of firms is increasing.
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NewsLeigh Day demands answers after lawyer arrest in Zambia
Firm says senior solicitor was detained without food or water for four hours.
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NewsNumber of solicitors taking silk highest ever
Six solicitor-advocates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel in this year’s selection round, of 13 who applied.
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NewsKWM trainees face axe as depth of money woes becomes clearer
Trainees’ contracts with European arm of international firm will be cancelled tomorrow.
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NewsMinister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
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NewsCompliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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NewsJackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
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NewsClaim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.
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NewsJudge refuses to allow amendments filed a year after request
Court says it would have refused proposed changes even if they had a realistic prospect of success.
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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.