News – Page 114
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NewsABS steps in to save Todner criminal defence firm
Firm created by former Stobart Barristers director snaps up high-profile Kaim Todner Solicitors.
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NewsSlater and Gordon says ‘majority’ of UK sites will stay open
Firm reassures staff and says clients will ultimately benefit from ongoing reorganisation.
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NewsSlater and Gordon share price plunges 46% as crisis mounts
Shares now worth just 16p with class action on behalf of shareholders ‘almost certain’, according to rival firm.
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NewsDivorce to move online in 2017, says Munby
Head of the Family Division says divorce and probate could be early examples of almost entirely digitised court processes.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans UK closures after £493m losses
Further redundancies inevitable due to 'underperformance' in UK, firm tells Australian Stock Exchange today.
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NewsRevisions to conveyancing forms
Key changes to CON29 include new enquiries on community infrastructure levy and assets of community value.
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NewsManchester firm shut owing £738,000 to unsecured creditors
SRA intervenes to close Mendell Solicitors Limited to protect the interests of clients.
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NewLaw seeks further ABS links but wary of PI reforms
BMA and Royal College of Nursing already have links with Cardiff firm backed by PLC.
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NewsPay aspiring lawyers for work experience, says Law Society
Guidance released today has said that unpaid placements should last no longer than four weeks.
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Bar complaints system biased against men, report suggests
Bar Standards Board less likely to follow up complaints against female barristers.
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NewsSlater and Gordon suspends trading ahead of profit announcement
Half-year results for 2015 set to be published on Monday.
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NewsSquire Patton Boggs agrees California combination
Deal with Carroll, Burdick & McDonough will strengthen German and US presence.
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NewsWright Hassall appoints first female chief
Sarah Perry is firm’s first managing partner in its 170-year history.
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NewsEminent criminal defence firm to close
Kaim Todner, which represented ’Pentagon hacker’ Gary McKinnon, led judicial review challenge against criminal legal aid contracting.
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NewsPioneering app set to extend to industrial disease claims
Founder of inCase says 18 law firms have signed up to use the app.
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NewsCareer paths blocked as partners retire later
Firms expect a rise in the retirement age would affect opportunities for partner development,
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NewsCPS appoints solicitor as chief executive
Nick Folland previously helped to reform The Co-operative Group.
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NewsDLA Piper global co-chair to step down
Sir Nigel Knowles will also retire as senior partner after almost 40 years at the firm.
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NewsA&O elects Dejonghe as senior partner
Wim Dejonghe succeeds David Morley who is retiring at the end of April.
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NewsHead of chambers quits 3 Stone Buildings amid merger speculation
Developments come just five months after 11 Stone Buildings closed.