News – Page 137
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NewsFirm sorry for Alton Towers personal injury tweet
Statement released today blaming message on ‘severe error’ of judgement.
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NewsBond Dickinson claims 20% profit rise
Revenue up 7% as national firm continues to thrive after 2013 merger.
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NewsExpanding practice snaps up files of collapsed firm
Express Solicitors now targeting further acqusitions helped by bank financing.
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NewsQuindell deal boost for Slater and Gordon
Acquisition will enhance earnings per share at Australia-listed law firm.
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NewsChinese-owned ABS sets up in London
Yangtze Law aims to capitalise on the increasing number of Chinese companies looking for foreign investment.
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NewsCity firm announces first articled apprenticeship
Mayer Brown becomes the first City firm to offer the alternative route to qualification.
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NewsEmployment tribunal caseload rebounds after slump
The number of single claims in tribunal cases jumps 16% in six months after slump caused by fees.
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NewsFlight delay compensation firm becomes ABS
FairPlane approved seven months after a landmark ruling opened the way to a wave of claims against airlines.
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NewsSmall firms lead way with pro bono efforts
Research shows firms with formal pro bono policies donated more hours of free legal assistance than those without.
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NewsAccountancy giant EY ‘not a rival to law firms’
The firm last month announced it would establish a ‘legal transaction’ team in Manchester.
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NewsLAA tweaks billing system after criticism
Legal Aid Agency will be making a series of improvements to its client cost and management system.
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NewsHigh-profile public law firm to close
Birmingham practice has fought against controversial decisions made by public authorities for nearly 12 years.
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NewsCriminal defence giant targets north-west
Cartwright King merger with Garstangs Burrows Bussin will lead to firm employing 250 staff across 17 offices.
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NewsGateley to go public on 8 June
National commercial firm announces stock exchange listing date and share price.
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NewsConsolidator vows to buy 60 high street firms
Metamorph Law is backed by Assure Law, which last year rescued Manchester firm Linder Myers.
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NewsFour out of 10 divorce petitions flawed
Solicitors told to conduct checks as Bury St Edmunds centre gears up to handle 40% of all divorce work in England and Wales.
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NewsSRA warns on exit strategies after solicitors fined
Five solicitors penalised in April for not following the correct procedure to close down their businesses.
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NewsLondon firms moving fee-earners to regions – report
Despite a booming market for London legal offices, the northshoring wave continues.
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NewsProfessional negligence warning over costs budgeting
Survey shows only one in 10 commercial litigators made an application to revise agreed costs budget upwards.
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NewsE-conveyancing portal to begin rollout today
Veyo's first users will be firms that have already placed orders, followed by those that have registered interest.