Last 3 months headlines – Page 620
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Progress stalls on solicitor judges, latest diversity stats show
Judicial diversity figures released today show a fall in the number of court judges with a solicitor background.
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PEP climbs 24% at Travers Smith
‘Silver circle’ firm continues trend of reporting increased profits.
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City 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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Profits soar at Addleshaws
International firm Addleshaw Goddard has today posted record results, with global revenue up 23% on last year to £242m. Profit rose 36% to £87m, while the firm maintains strong cash reserves of £34m despite significant investment in staff and infrastructure. Both revenue and profit have grown year on year for ...
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Dyson backs parliamentary group's plea for new financial services court
Small businesses have limited rights of redress in disputes with their lenders and only the establishment of a formal tribunal can resolve this, says cross-party report on fair business banking.
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Bevan Brittan and Clyde add to strong reporting round
Clyde & Co profit rises 10% while Bevan Brittan surplus climbs 23%.
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'More law firm donations' needed to save pioneering drug court scheme
Manchester boutique praised for committing £37,000 over three years to save FDAC National Unit.
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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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Law firms 'stepping up to the plate' on social mobility
Over a dozen law firms feature in the Top 50 Social Mobility Employer Index.
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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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Macfarlanes 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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Sexual misconduct 'rife' in large City firms, former junior lawyer tells MPs
House of Commons women and equalities committee publishes evidence submitted for its workplace harassment inquiry.
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No 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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Tom Watson next in line for lawyers' Twitter backlash
Deputy leader of the Labour Party and shadow culture secretary Tom Watson MP received a nasty bite today from the social media snake pit after an ill-advised tweet. Watson, picking up on last night’s game of cabinet musical chairs, decided it was time for a spot of political point-scoring - ...
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Funder Augusta raises £150m from single investor
Litigation funder Augusta has raised £150m from a single investor to add to its litigation warchest, it revealed today. It is understood that the cash has come from a blue chip investor. Augusta set up in 2014 and has so far committed £98m in funding for 162 cases. Until now, ...
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Listed firm acquires headhunter and business psychologists in £3m deal
Staff moved into Gateley’s London office as expansion continues.
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Court finds abuse of process did not affect limitation period
Guidance from Court of Appeal now required, says Mr Justice Andrews.
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Cox appointed AG as Wright is reshuffled
Backbencher appointed to post as ministers move between departments.