All articles by John Hyde – Page 2
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NewsHigher rates band for solicitors comes a step closer
Consultation also begins on applying guideline rates to counsel fees.
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NewsApprentice solicitor failed to tell firm about his arrest
Kent-based law firm worker explained his absence from work by saying he had been unwell.
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NewsCourt gives Irwin Mitchell choice: repay client or be open to litigation
Judge offers firm the chance to cover 60% of client’s potential claim for compensation.
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NewsFirm to pay ‘recommendation fee’ for serious injury referrals
Minster Law plans to build network among firms that want to pass on serious injury claims.
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News‘Deluded’ solicitor deluged court blogger with sexual messages, court hears
Day two of Andrew Milne’s appeal against stalking conviction hears evidence from alleged victim.
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NewsJudge calls for change after two-year wait to resolve child care case
Proceedings to decide children's future care were subject to 12 case management hearings.
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News'Squeezed middle' firms under pressure as top 10 pull away
Firms positioned between 11 and 50 are losing market share and not matching profit with revenue increases.
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NewsFirm sees off MoD allegation of 'inflating' claims costs
Court asked to rule on dispute over costs for thousands of hearing loss claims.
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NewsA walk in the park? Former colleagues plan start-up on kids' playdate
Working mums were both ambitious and driven - so they decided to work together.
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NewsTop firms' merger talks still on despite leader change
Long-serving lawyer will take over as chief executive at the end of this year.
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NewsPE-backed consolidator slips into red as buying spree continues
Lawfront Holdings Ltd made a £2.1m loss in the 12 months to March 2026.
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NewsSports firm to go global with private equity cash
Fast-growing specialist counts Premier League clubs and top players among its clients.
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NewsClaimants' champion Day to step down - but not out
Senior partner at Leigh Day plans to retire from leadership on the 40th anniversary of co-founding firm.
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NewsSRA names new chair - with pledge to lead change
Caroline Corby joins from healthcare regulator to replace Anna Bradley.
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NewsLaw Society highlights plight of 'vital' small firms
Issue of small firm sustainability likely to be key focus of Society’s AGM.
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NewsSolicitor who practised for a year without insurance struck off
Tribunal says solicitor ‘putting his head in the sand’ did not excuse regulatory failings.
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NewsIn depth: Coastal firms - riding the tide
While some coastal firms have consolidated and moved inland, others have chosen to remain, citing the unique benefits for staff and clients of working by the seaside.
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NewsMotor finance redress hearing set for 2027
Financial Conduct Authority scheme faces legal challenges from both lenders and consumer group.
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NewsPI specialist loses millions - but makes two acquisitions
Simpson Millar is backed by ongoing £32 million facility agreed with parent company.
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NewsConditions could be imposed on barristers awaiting misconduct hearing
Bar regulator creates a halfway point between allowing practitioners to carry on as normal and placing them under an interim suspension.