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NewsStamp duty reform: tax 'double whammy' for sellers
Solicitor says sellers facing prospect of paying new property tax have already paid stamp duty land tax.
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NewsConsumer group opens new CAT claim against Amazon
International firm Stephenson Harwood applies for collective proceedings order on behalf of 45 million 'opt-out' claimants.
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NewsInterim costs slashed due to lack of proper explanation
Top international firm claimed £1,096 an hour for fee-earner's work on corporate restructuring litigation.
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NewsAsylum hotel: Enforcement of planning control of 'particular importance', court rules
Judge says owner of Epping hotel 'side-stepped' public scrutiny by not applying for planning permission.
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NewsKnights makes fourth acquisition this year as Wales is ticked off
Six fee earners will be kept on after completion of latest deal by consolidator firm.
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NewsHeavyweights team up to drive private equity investment in law
New business founder says deals are falling through because of disagreements about valuation.
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NewsStamp duty speculation 'will disrupt conveyancing process'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with new 'proportional' property tax for homes over £500,000.
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NewsPEP hits £1m at Addleshaw Goddard
International firm, which is expanding rapidly, opened a Madrid office and acquired Linklaters’ Warsaw outpost.
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NewsCyber attacks hindered rescue of stricken Birmingham firm
Glaisyers LLP was living hand-to-mouth after insurance costs spiralled, administrators' report reveals.
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NewsFather jailed for 'persistent breaches' of family court orders
Six-month sentence ‘will give the father enough time to realise that he has no choice but to comply’ judge says.
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NewsLitigation funder could buy stakes in US firms
Investment in 'managed service organisations' could avoid state bar bans on non-lawyer ownership.
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NewsMagistrate removed from office for revealing identity of alleged sexual abuse victim
'Public confidence in the judiciary would be undermined’ if office-holder were to remain in post, JCIO says.
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NewsDDJ sanctioned for five-month judgment delay
Michael Horton KC apologised for taking so long, citing ‘pressure of work and lack of judgment-writing time’.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency seeks peer review independent experts
Procurement process is expected to open later this year.
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News'Power' player: LinkedIn influencer handed training contract after boosting online profile
Director says Xiao Pan elevated the firm’s visibility and voice through social media posts.
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NewsFirm wins trial fee in 'eunuch-maker' case
Costs judge finds that the equivalent of a Newton hearing took place following guilty plea.
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NewsDentons 'somewhat obstructive' over ongoing £2m bills dispute
Costs judge says international firm’s ‘absence of informative replies’ led to inspection application.
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NewsSurge in complaints about surveyors in housing disrepair cases
Regulator concerned about conflict of interest between solicitors firms and surveyors instructed on multiple cases.
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NewsMesh claims solicitor not responding to SRA, tribunal hears
Three-day substantive hearing set to go ahead next year to examine multitude of allegations.
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NewsA-Level results day: Law degrees more popular than ever
Number of teens heading to college or university to study Law rises by over 2,500.