Latest news – Page 299
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NewsPartner profits at Withers leap for second year in a row
Profit per equity partner now stands at £660,000, up from £354,000 two years ago.
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NewsDefunct law firm denied costs security in ‘mysterious’ litigation
Court of Appeal says there is no obvious reason why the dormant practice is funding any defence.
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NewsSupreme Court to test limits of economic duress
Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel will be published tomorrow.
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NewsSave our Afghan colleagues, urges united profession
Professional bodies are ‘gravely concerned’ for legal professionals in Afghanistan, particularly 250 women judges.
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NewsTravers flits to bigger office as firms eye City developments
City lease agreement is latest in a string of announcements suggesting office working is far from dead.
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NewsFears for female judges in Afghanistan
International association says colleagues are in particular danger due to nature of their work.
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NewsHMCTS revamps probate service ahead of fee rise
Ministry of Justice intends to increase probate fees to £273, claiming that the system places an unfair burden on the taxpayer.
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NewsSolicitor wins £10,000 social innovation prize
Sashy Nathan co-founded not-for-profit criminal defence firm Commons Legal.
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NewsLawyers being punished for insurers' costs elsewhere, says regulator
Hardening market may prompt new rules for licensed conveyancers to keep cover affordable.
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NewsLawyers and insurers end lockdown co-operation agreement
Statement of intent ends - but some of the collaborative measures are set to stay in place.
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NewsGeordieshoring: Norton Rose boosts presence in Newcastle
International firm is recruiting new associates for its Newcastle hub and will train its paralegals as solicitors.
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NewsMoJ rules out court interpreting review following private equity investment
Contract-holder thebigword announces 'partnership' with Susquehanna Private Capital.
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NewsPwC notes growing demand for 'new law' services
Group profit at the Big Four professional services firm has risen by 25% to almost £1.2bn.
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NewsMissing British lawyer now presumed dead on mountain, says family
Friends and family of London-based lawyer thank those who crowdfunded to pay for search mission.
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NewsPartner profits leap by 40% at Shoosmiths
Profit per equity partner has reached £658,000 at the national firm.
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NewsFirm challenges ‘unlawful’ hotel quarantine rules
PGMBM is seeking judicial review of the government’s hotel quarantine policy for fully vaccinated travellers.
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NewsDownsizing? Shoosmiths takes on bigger London office
National firm's new City premises are almost five times bigger than its former office near St Paul's Cathedral.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell profits leap by almost 50%
National firm enjoys 11th year of growth after imposing a series of cost saving measures during lockdown.
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NewsHalf of British public 'do not understand legal aid system'
Law firm research adds to growing body of evidence that could influence ongoing reviews.
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NewsQCs in football arbitration were not biased, High Court finds
Arbitrators 'were not beholden' to the Premier League during 2020 proceedings.