Last 3 months headlines – Page 1028
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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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NewsPI specialist extends reach in response to 'seismic changes'
Thorneycroft Solicitors will offer a range of services after securing an ABS licence with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsBallot shows overwhelming support for legal aid boycott
More than 1,000 criminal practitioners vote in favour of direct action against the government’s cuts.
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NewsPEP climbs 8% at A&O
Magic circle firm reports sixth consecutive year of growth in income and profits.
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News'Business as usual', claims MoJ on first day of action
Government describes impact of today’s boycot as ‘negligible’ – though lawyers report significant disruption.
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NewsTypical client? Watches Strictly, votes Tory and follows Stephen Fry
Legal ombudsman publishes profile research of 32,000 ’legal services users’.
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NewsHuman Rights Act 'not the holy grail' - new justice chair
Government says legislation for a new bill of rights will take ’a little time’.
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Only way is rebrand for Essex Legal Services
Pioneering local government legal team plans to pursue larger contracts from external clients.
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NewsHerbert Smith posts 12% profit hike on flat turnover
Firm hails ‘momentum and confidence’ following positive results announcement.
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NewsBar reverts to members on action as boycotts begin
Just weeks after a survey of members backed a boycott, the Criminal Bar Association is holding a formal ballot.
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NewsLinklaters income up 5% - managing partner off to Lloyds Bank
Magic circle firm announces departure of Simon Davies as it unveils revenues of £1.27bn.
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NewsJudge’s ‘grave’ concern at solicitor’s relationship with client
Conduct in family battle reported to regulator by solicitor himself.
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NewsAccountants reminded of duty over legal complaints
Almost 100 accountancy firms now authorised to offer probate work.
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NewsDirect action campaign escalates
London, Manchester and Leeds among centres voting to join Merseyside in taking direct action over legal aid cuts.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares crash following reporting errors
Australia-listed firm has engaged EY to help answer questions from market watchdogs, as one fund manager highlights 'red flags' in accounts.
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NewsGlobal firm negligent over £25m property advice
High Court orders Bird & Bird to pay £1.8m after failing to inform property buyers of a nearby development.
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Bar chief speaks out on ‘self-selecting’ meetings
Executives at the Criminal Bar Association meet tomorrow to discuss the strength of opposition to the government’s legal aid reforms.
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NewsSRA proposes solution for firms offering consumer credit
Regulator offers a way around threat of dual regulation.
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NewsWill Aid apologises to solicitors for Co-op offer
Charity says sorry for any offence caused to individuals and firms by special promotion.