News – Page 189
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NewsArbitration centre builds Israeli-Palestinian bridge
Twenty years after the Oslo Accord, parties involved in commercial Israeli-Palestinian disputes get a forum for resolution.
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NewsLegal arm to escape Co-op review
Fact-finding will centre on the group’s democratic structure, the Co-op says.
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NewsPersonal injury firm in breach of duty
Judge criticises automated system that failed to fully assess extent of compensation claim.
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NewsMergers help drive hefty growth at DWF
Over 10% (£6m) of DWF’s revenue rise was organic, with the remainder coming from its high-profile mergers.
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Video interview with James Parry
Liverpool solicitor James Parry has requisitioned a special general meeting of The Law Society, accusing Chancery Lane of ‘surrender’ on criminal legal aid reform. Gazette editor Paul Rogerson spoke to him.
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NewsWragges and Lawrence Graham begin merger talks
Combined firm would have more than 600 lawyers and posted joint income of £172m last year.
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NewsBrands in line of fire after QS firms quit
Responding to the departures, QualitySolicitors said it had more than 200 locations across the country.
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NewsLaw firms ‘failing to embrace’ flexible work
The absence of flexible working is one of the biggest barriers to women becoming partners in law firms, says a prominent in-house lawyer.
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NewsLegal career progression fear over flexible working
Law firms accept flexible working arrangements reluctantly, a study of lawyers working at larger firms has concluded.
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NewsADR pledge may change approach to litigation
A number of the UK’s biggest companies including Tesco and Marks & Spencer signed up to the 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge.
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Central conveyancing panel system
Three major lenders have agreed to adopt a centralised lender panel management system that will relieve conveyancing firms of the need to make repeat applications.
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NewsGuideline hourly rates survey ‘important for all firms’
Decision on costs to be made next year by master of the rolls Lord Dyson.
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NewsClifford Chance steps in to fund free legal advice
Magic circle firm announces £73,000 grant to three centres.
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News£4.5m fraud trial threatened by legal aid cuts
The first prosecution to be brought by the Financial Conduct Authority could be threatened.
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Reprieve for ‘largest town without a criminal court’
Plans to move criminal casework out of Dudley magistrates' court, West Midlands, are being reconsidered following opposition. Under a consultation the government’s preferred option was to have criminal cases heard at courts in Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall instead. Ian Austin, Labour MP for Dudley North, said if the plans ...
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NewsSolicitor population rises to all-time high
SRA statistics show no let up in people entering the legal profession.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell snaps up PI specialist MPH Solicitors
National firm continues rapid growth and promises further acquisitions.
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Dembovsky to move on from HowardKennedyFsi
Chief executive orchestrated merger to create £40m London practice.