Private Client
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NewsPayne Hicks Beach toasts record growth and profits
Venerable Lincoln’s Inn outfit whose partners include feared divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton is growing rapidly amid a strategic overhaul.
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NewsIn depth: Litigation funders tap private credit market
As more traditional investment sources dry up, litigation funders are seeking to tap the private credit market. But the industry will have to adapt if such capital flows are to endure.
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NewsFamily firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
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NewsIn depth: Poor communication driving complaints, private client conference hears
Some solicitors are providing written information too late, or exceeding cost estimates without warning clients.
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NewsFirm employee paid estate monies into his own company
Private client executive faked a note from beneficiary supposedly approving transfers.
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NewsLPA firm investigated by BBC silent on legal action threat
Firm said last month it was considering suing the broadcaster, while denying allegations of misconduct.
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NewsLaw firm at centre of LPA allegations ‘may sue BBC’
Craybeck Law hits out at ’misleading and inaccurate’ BBC investigation into its use of lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsHigh Court throws out complaint over solicitor's 'settle' advice
Even if advice in bankruptcy mediation had been negligent, claimant failed to show it caused any loss.
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NewsPastures new for solicitor who spent 60 years at same firm
Patrick Burstall, 80, joins another legal practice after six decades at the firm founded by his father in 1946.
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NewsFirm made 'serious error' over oppressive private prosecution
Private prosecution specialist tried to ‘put a gloss’ on client’s ulterior motive, judges find.
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NewsLPA reforms 'will generate legal services competition'
Government-backed bill will allow chartered legal executives to certify a copy of a power of attorney.
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NewsMoJ opts against payment reform to Mental Capacity Act
Legislation will not be changed to make it easier for parents to access matured child savings accounts.
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NewsMoJ backs lasting power of attorney bill
Law Society says legislation should include express consideration of donor's capacity.
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NewsCity firm sees off £1.3m negligence claim form
'All the difference in the world' agreeing an extension and inviting one after service date had expired, judge observes.
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NewsSolicitor suspended over supercar failures
Practitioner failed to prevent his firm’s client account being used as a banking facility by a Saudi prince.
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NewsUpbeat Fladgate reports record revenue growth
Top 100 firm posts 30% growth in revenue to £66.5m for 2021/22, unaudited results show.
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NewsMinister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions
James Cleverly names Peters & Peters and W Legal.
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NewsRussian firm shuts London office over Ukraine invasion
Ivanyan & Partners to close premises ‘following the shocking developments in Ukraine last week’, departing partner says.