All articles by Michael Cross – Page 86
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NewsLand Registry ‘cannot easily be privatised’ – Society
Chancery Lane adds its voice to concern over proposals for sell-off.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills delivers 7% profit rise
Profit per equity partner reaches £840,000 at City firm.
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NewsKenyan lawyers walk out in protest at colleague’s murder
Law Society of Kenya calls for week-long boycott of courts after killing blamed on police officers.
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NewsLegal Services Act positive – but more reform needed, says super-regulator
Major study shows ‘overall, the level of innovation is broadly unchanged’ since 2007 reforms.
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NewsEU Brexit vote casts doubt on Unified Patent Court
The court, due to open next year, will have two sections in London: a local division and the UK’s share of the central division.
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NewsGovernment signals second thoughts on Land Registry sale
Concerns heard ‘loud and clear’, minister tells House of Commons debate.
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OpinionSomme anniversary: a day for us to remember
At least 23 solicitors and articled clerks were killed on the first day of the Somme.
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NewsLords sound legal privilege alarm over snooping bill
Protections needed on the face of the investigatory powers bill, QCs tell the government.
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NewsParliament debates Land Registry sale
Controversial plans to transfer operations to the private sector will come under parliamentary scrutiny on Thursday.
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NewsPartner profits up 1.5% at Stephenson Harwood
International firm claims record year with revenue up 9%.
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NewsSolicitors pack Irish parachute ahead of Brexit vote
Law Society of Ireland says admissions of UK solicitors have tripled since last year.
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NewsLawyers primed for EU vote fallout
Former lord chancellor Chris Grayling said last week that moves to unpick EU law could begin in advance of a formal departure.
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NewsPartner profits hit £530,000 at Dentons
Global giant's Europe, Middle East and Africa division reports profit and turnover growth.
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NewsProfits up 12.5% at Wright Hassall
170-year-old Midlands firm reports growth in turnover and pre-tax profits.
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NewsBond Dickinson announces transatlantic alliance
Commercial firm announces reciprocal referral deal with full-service US firm.
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NewsBrexit: law firm comes off fence for Remain
IP outfit one of first to declare a position ahead of next week’s referendum.
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NewsCity lawyer honoured for services to music
Ian Rosenblatt receives OBE for supporting recitals – and a local music shop.
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NewsPartner profits up 8.7% at Fieldfisher
International firm in bullish mood following growth in profits and revenues.
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NewsWill-writing firm signs up with SRA
‘Proudest day ever’ as The Will Writing Company becomes an alternative business structure.
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NewsLand Registry: sell-off could imperil property data, says Law Society
Chancery Lane adds its voice to chorus of disapproval as privatisation consultation ends.