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NewsSmall firms must avoid ‘race to bottom’
Small firms will continue to provide the backbone of legal services – but they may look different in the future, Law Society president Jonathan Smithers told a conference session on the role of bar associations in supporting small firms.
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NewsFirms secure major local government contract
Local authorities come together to establish legal services framework agreement.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills opens pop-up support centre
The new centre in Australia adds to the firm’s low-cost centre in Belfast.
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NewsFormer Stobart chief behind new ABS
Trevor Howarth, a director of newly established business ’Two Legal’, once described traditional legal aid firms as ‘wounded animals waiting to die’.
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NewsClaims chief urges SRA action on cold call beneficiaries
Sue Brown calls for robust action for solicitors getting work from unsolicited contact with clients.
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NewsEx-Dewey executives acquitted on several counts
Three executives at the now defunct firm cleared of numerous charges of falsifying business accounts.
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NewsBrilliant Law founder to launch comparison site
Website has the backing of two major private equity investment houses.
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NewsCriminal court charges 'waste taxpayers' money' - Society
Law Society urges government to spend money on local courts rather than chasing unpaid criminal court charges.
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NewsIBA 2015: The accountants strike back
Law firms may have little to fear from the return of the big four accountancy firms to the professional services market, Law Society head of city and international Stephen Denyer told the session ‘Episode VII: the accountants strike back’. Denyer said he had seen first hand how previous assaults by ...
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Part-time judge loses pension appeal
A part-time recorder cannot acquire pension rights retroactively.
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Merger mania – but not for Ince & Co
Senior partner dismisses talk of merger with top-50 rival Watson Farley.
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Barrister fined for running unlicensed taxi firm
Ahtiq Raja fined £600 for conduct likely to ‘diminish trust’ in the profession.
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NewsBiggest divorce hub returns one in five petitions
Practitioners urged to double-check papers after 'basic errors’ are uncovered by the new Bury St Edmunds centre for London and south-east.
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NewsBlavo & Co declines to confirm sale bid
Advertisement invites offers for UK’s ‘leading mental health practice’.
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NewsGordon Dadds acquires Jeffrey Green Russell
Takeover completed last Friday through pre-pack deal.
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NewsConservatives: court fees? Let’s talk about solicitors’ costs – Faulks
Conference fringe event also addresses how best to promote ADR to stop disputes coming to court.
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NewsRatings website receives £3.6m cash injection
VouchedFor, which allows clients to rate their solicitors, will invest in technology and marketing.
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Insurer warns on phone fraud against firms
So-called ‘vishing’ frauds typically involve an individual phoning a firm’s cashier ‘to confirm recent transactions’.
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Fasken Martineau seeking to reduce London headcount
International firm says up to 70 jobs could be affected by the restructure.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency refers Blavo & Co concerns to the police
National firm had blamed legal aid cuts for potential redundancies.