News – Page 142
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NewsCMC reveals two-thirds of claims enquiries are shelved
Accounts also show National Accident Helpline’s profit before tax fell from £14.7m in 2013 to £12.1m last year.
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NewsConveyancing portal Veyo reports registration surge
Almost half of conveyancing practices have signed up to the online system.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency sets itself digital deadline
LAA claims nearly two-thirds of transactions at the agency are already completed and processed digitally.
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NewsProperty dispute service saves clients court fees
Firm responds swiftly to civil court fee increases with the creation of a new out-of-court service.
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NewsFirms could shut Russia offices as sanctions bite
International firms face numerous challenges arising from EU/US response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
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News‘No evidence’ of risk from online divorce services
Research by consumer group finds high satisfaction levels with both online and face-to-face services.
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NewsLitigation funder expects windfall from £136m ‘pre-Jackson bulge’
Chief executive of Burford Capital says UK lawyers are not grasping opportunities.
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NewsListed legal business ready for further acquisitions
Fairpoint keen on further expansion after buying Leeds-headquartered Simpson Millar last year.
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NewsQuindell confirms £640m sale is on table
Statement to London Stock Exchange says ‘a number’ of deal structures have been discussed with Slater and Gordon, as Vince Cable reportedly enquires about collapse of Quindell’s share price last April.
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NewsQS chief: ‘we grew too quickly’
High-profile links with high street chain WH Smith and US online legal services provider LegalZoom have ended.
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NewsMid-size firms warned of overtrading dangers
Overtrading occurs when sales grow to a point where there is no longer enough cash left to pay creditors because receivables have grown too fast.
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Kennedys looks east
International law firm Kennedys has entered into a joint law venture agreement with Singapore firm Legal Solutions.
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NewsUpbeat Scottish firms report higher income
Legal profession north of the border optimistic and expecting more UK mergers.
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NewsFirms eye acquisitions with bank financing secured
Express Solicitors and Switalskis Solicitors both seeking to expand this year.
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NewsClifford Chance appoints new Big Four auditor
Resignation of Deloitte confirmed in letter to Companies House.
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NewsInsurance giant RSA moves into law
Firm joins the likes of Direct Line and Ageas in providing legal services through alternative business structure.
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NewsSouth-east authorities merge legal teams
Latest local government tie-up will create 130-strong legal team.
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NewsDWF opens first office outside British Isles
Dubai presence will help support clients in MENA region.
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NewsBarristers offered ‘payment plan’ for clients
Bar Council says tie-up with credit broker will give barristers ‘peace of mind’.
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NewsDesk numbers cut in City relocation
Risk and insurance firm hopes to extend ‘efficient’ office-space layout across the business.