Last 3 months headlines – Page 541
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NewsMagic circle profits hit by Covid uncertainty
Freshfields, Allen & Overy and Linklaters all announce year-on-year fall in profits.
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NewsVideo-witnessed wills to be legalised under temporary SI
Reforms to be backdated to 31 January 2020, when first UK coronavirus case was confirmed.
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News'Ambitious plans': HFW reports record growth
City firm has completed 11 international office openings, mergers and associations since 2016.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons celebrates profit growth
Profits rise by 6% but international firm predicts ‘difficult times’ ahead.
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NewsMost Irwin Mitchell staff going back full-time - but partner pay still reduced
Talks ongoing with staff at national firm about continuing on furlough or working reduced hours.
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NewsSFO defends charging decisions as caseload drops
Agency fulfilled its duty in pursuing matters that have been prosecuted, says director.
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NewsUnion pledges to support students looking to sue BSB
Bar school students accuse regulator of discrimination over its handling of exams.
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NewsCounsel fee denied after RTA claim settles day before trial
Defendant successfully sees off £1,200 claimed for brief fee and skeleton argument.
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NewsPlugging gaps in legal aid provision will be tough, says LAA
Legal Aid Agency says pandemic could affect efforts to maintain services across all procurement areas.
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NewsCourt attendees in England asked to wear masks from next week
New guidance requires lawyers to wear face coverings in all public areas - but not courtrooms themselves.
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NewsBank deal gives claims giant 'headroom' as profits plummet
Underlying earnings in the first half of 2020 expected to fall from £3.4m to as little as £1m.
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NewsA&O takes on 93% of trainees
All trainees who applied to qualify have been offered NQ positions.
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News'Not just about the professionals': Buckland defends extended court hours
Lord chancellor acknowledges impact on lawyers but says controversial measure is also about safety.
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NewsIn for the distance: south east firm celebrates 450 years
In 1570, a curate of Tonbridge Parish Church set up a legal practice. Times have moved on, but Thomson Snell & Passmore is still in business.
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NewsEconomic crime levy to collect £100m a year
Law Society warns of 'further unjustified burden' on a sector already under strain.
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NewsCity unveils plans for ‘flagship’ 18-court development
Fleet Street site will also house police headquarters - along with a commercial development.
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NewsListed firm sees acquisition opportunities from Covid fallout
Knights reports major increases in revenue and profit - but shareholders denied a final dividend.
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NewsAshurst reports drop in partner profits
Profit per equity partner falls from £972,000 to £903,000, while revenue flatlines.