News – Page 55
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NewsHigh Court showdown over legal aid fees begins
Counsel for the Law Society says Crown court reforms amount to as much as a 37% fee cut for some cases.
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NewsCity firm slammed for ‘shameful’ berating of dead oligarch’s family
Aeroflot case has been discontined but Pinsent Mason’s behaviour called into question.
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NewsFirst listed firm posts strong profit growth
Gateley profits rise by 12%, with earnings per share also on the up.
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NewsBan for ‘unauthorised’ public access barrister
Nesa Ostadsaffar was not registered as a public access barrister, tribunal finds.
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NewsLinklaters' flat PEP lags magic circle peers
Firms profit grew marginally amid soaring profits across the City.
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NewsChildren's charity welcomes immigration legal aid 'U-turn'
Justice minister Lucy Frazer QC MP says LASPO will cover unaccompanied and separated children.
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PEP climbs 24% at Travers Smith
‘Silver circle’ firm continues trend of reporting increased profits.
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NewsCity firm seeks shareholders for huge Glencore group action
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is seeking shareholders for potential claim that could run into the billions and has a litigation funder on board.
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NewsBevan Brittan and Clyde add to strong reporting round
Clyde & Co profit rises 10% while Bevan Brittan surplus climbs 23%.
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Libyan fraud judgment a 'step forward' in global corruption fight
A fund management company has today secured victory in a four-year legal fight against its former chief executive, who was accused of receiving bribes totalling around £18m from a Libyan sovereign wealth fund and using them to bankroll a lavish lifestyle. In FMCP v Marino & Others, Frederic Marino had ...
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Appeal against trimmed hourly rates in clin neg case fails
Claimant had appealed the decision of Master Nagalingam that their costs for fighting £20m case were too high.
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Costs judge applies 'wider criteria' in proportionality dispute
Student’s costs are preserved after court rules it would be wrong for her to pay.
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NewsMacfarlanes posts PEP of £1.7m as Mills & Reeve boosts staff bonus pot
Strong year for Macfarlanes and Mills & Reeve sees staff bonuses increase.
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NewsNo more sip tests? ID card pilot to help jump the court queue
Test scheme expected to be rolled out next month for solicitors and barristers entering court buildings.
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NewsCourt finds abuse of process did not affect limitation period
Guidance from Court of Appeal now required, says Mr Justice Andrews.
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NewsDamages in landmark trolling case for woman harassed for 12 years
Paul Curran created websites and social media accounts to harass Lindsey Goldrick Dean.
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NewsPay defence practitioners earlier to improve disclosure - attorney general
Jeremy Wright MP QC tells Commons justice select committee that the process should be frontloaded as part of a culture change.
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NewsInsurer demands 'more backing' to battle dishonest claims
Ruling of fundamental dishonesty made only after case was appealed in the High Court.
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NewsLitigant found in contempt for emailing lawyer during cross-examination
Judge concluded trial would no longer be fair after it emerged claimant contacted third party.