News – Page 153
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NewsSlater & Gordon in takeover talks with Welsh firm
Discussions with Cardiff-headquartered Leo Abse & Cohen.
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NewsNo law knowledge please, we’re directors
Legal expertise only 'somewhat important' to board of directors, survey suggests.
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NewsDirectors rebuked for not revealing firm’s financial woes
Three failed to report difficulties at south-west firm Follett Stock.
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NewsMoJ accused of ‘double standards’ on claims portal
The MoJ has not signed up to the portal but still expects firms to charge lower rates, according to Express Solicitors.
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NewsLabour Party Conference: as it happened
[View the story “All the justice updates from Labour’s annual conference” on Storify]
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NewsFirm scales up for legal aid cuts
South coast firm set to complete its fourth merger in three months, driven by the government’s cuts to legal aid.
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NewsCity giant wary of fee pressure despite profit surge
Simmons & Simmons reflects on a successful year in 2013/14.
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NewsNumber of disbarred and suspended barristers soars
Nineteen barristers were disbarred in 2013/14, up from 13 the year before.
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NewsPEP talk can undermine ethics, warns Moorhead
‘Financialisation’ induces selfish impulses in law firm managers, says professor.
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NewsGlobal firm hires 22 partners to expand London presence
Akin Gump announces hiring of 22 partners from the London, Hong Kong and Frankfurt offices of US-based Bingham McCutchen.
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NewsDuty contract hopefuls offered ‘webchat’
At 2pm next Tuesday, Legal Aid Agency staff will answer questions online about the 2015 duty provider contract.
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NewsMinster Law axes 17 in management shake-up
In a statement, the firm said the change will ‘improve the speed of decision-making’.
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NewsLegal aid cuts prompt Bristol firms to merge
Watkins Solicitors has joined with Brain Sinnott & Co to form Watkins Solicitors (incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co).
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NewsFirms face 10% PII hike – broker
Conveyancing practices are bearing the brunt of an expensive and chaotic renewal season.
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NewsLender confidence on the rise
The perceived stability of the legal sector has suffered, with the downturn followed by a series of high-profile failures.
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Slater & Gordon swoops for PI team
Australia-listed firm acquires personal injury team of Derby firm Flint Bishop.
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Allen & Overy expands top-end service
Magic circle firm will expand its on-demand contract lawyer business for top-end clients.
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NewsLawyer shortage delaying house sales
Chartered surveyors report that transaction times have lengthened by up to a month since the start of 2014.