All articles by John Hyde – Page 23
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NewsHill Dicks scores: Everton stadium sponsor reveals double-digit profit growth
Hill Dickinson has attracted significant publicity after becoming football club’s stadium naming partner.
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NewsTop earner at global firm paid £7m
Global firm increased turnover in every region where it operates.
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NewsWatchdog names CMC under investigation after failed judicial review
My Claims Group says it is pausing new customer sign-ups while it updates its procedures.
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NewsSRA responds to claim solicitor barred over suicide attempt
Regulator says people struggling with their mental health are treated with the ‘utmost care’.
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NewsRegional firms snapped up in £70m acquisition blitz, accounts reveal
Lawfront’s payroll passes 1,000 as huge investments are made into consolidator business.
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NewsSolicitors get costs boost with rise in guideline hourly rates
All Grade C fee-earners now expected to be charging at least £200 an hour.
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NewsMeet the Ukrainian lawyer who fled bombs to start afresh in the UK
Stanislav Shevchenko ran a successful law firm in Ukraine but his life changed overnight.
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NewsEmployee-owned firm reports profit boost in first full year
Hudgell accounts reveal 98% of share capital was sold to ownership trust for £14.1 million.
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NewsManchester Arena attack: Firms secure settlement for families and survivors
Law firms say this is a moment to acknowledge mistakes that were made leading up to terrorist bombing.
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NewsMore lawyers take swipe at Treasury plans for single AML supervisor
Government plans to remove AML regulation from SRA have gone down badly with lawyers.
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NewsCompliance officer barred for lying about working from home
Employee spent a week misleading colleagues about whether he had come in to office.
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NewsSolicitors fear burden of dual regulation under AML plans
Society says fundamental change to AML supervision should not be rushed through.
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NewsSave the date: Mazur appeal given February 2026 listing
Court date brought forward in recognition of importance of litigation conduct decision.
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NewsSRA shuts down Manchester firm with links to collapsed practice
Regulator says it has acted to protect the interest of Precision Solicitors’ clients.
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NewsShoosmiths unlocks £1m bonus after hitting ‘AI prompts’ target
Firm says technology has freed up staff to focus on important client-facing work.
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NewsMixed response from profession to ombudsman budget rise
Consumer panel reluctantly backs 12.1% rise - but Law Society says complaints handler should concentrate on core statutory function.
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NewsGovernment promises legislation to end PACCAR ‘limbo’
New bill will clarify that litigation funding deals are not damages-based agreements, minister says.
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NewsLaw Society to intervene in Court of Appeal Mazur challenge
September ruling on conduct of litigation has caused significant disruption in the legal sector.
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NewsManchester firm posts hefty losses but points to £300m litigation pipeline
Auditors raise concerns about Barings’ financial health but firm is upbeat about future.
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NewsNon-practising solicitor struck off for dishonest criminal case work
Gavin Clarke said his judgement was impaired by personal and professional difficulties.