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NewsLitigation funder expects windfall from £136m ‘pre-Jackson bulge’
Chief executive of Burford Capital says UK lawyers are not grasping opportunities.
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NewsListed legal business ready for further acquisitions
Fairpoint keen on further expansion after buying Leeds-headquartered Simpson Millar last year.
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NewsQuindell confirms £640m sale is on table
Statement to London Stock Exchange says ‘a number’ of deal structures have been discussed with Slater and Gordon, as Vince Cable reportedly enquires about collapse of Quindell’s share price last April.
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NewsQS chief: ‘we grew too quickly’
High-profile links with high street chain WH Smith and US online legal services provider LegalZoom have ended.
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NewsMid-size firms warned of overtrading dangers
Overtrading occurs when sales grow to a point where there is no longer enough cash left to pay creditors because receivables have grown too fast.
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Kennedys looks east
International law firm Kennedys has entered into a joint law venture agreement with Singapore firm Legal Solutions.
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NewsUpbeat Scottish firms report higher income
Legal profession north of the border optimistic and expecting more UK mergers.
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NewsFirms eye acquisitions with bank financing secured
Express Solicitors and Switalskis Solicitors both seeking to expand this year.
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NewsClifford Chance appoints new Big Four auditor
Resignation of Deloitte confirmed in letter to Companies House.
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NewsInsurance giant RSA moves into law
Firm joins the likes of Direct Line and Ageas in providing legal services through alternative business structure.
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NewsSouth-east authorities merge legal teams
Latest local government tie-up will create 130-strong legal team.
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NewsDWF opens first office outside British Isles
Dubai presence will help support clients in MENA region.
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NewsBarristers offered ‘payment plan’ for clients
Bar Council says tie-up with credit broker will give barristers ‘peace of mind’.
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NewsDesk numbers cut in City relocation
Risk and insurance firm hopes to extend ‘efficient’ office-space layout across the business.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell follows Slater and Gordon with rebrand
Firm puts off listing on stock exchange for now but says option remains open.
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NewsTop-100 firms reveal merger talks
Joint statement by practices confirms ‘friendly, positive’ discussions.
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NewsFixed fees fuel drive towards arbitration
Arbitration as a form of dispute resolution has the backing of Family Division president Sir James Munby.
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NewsMunby turns his guns on excess bundles
Judge lays down the law after bundle with 591 pages submitted by party in family court.
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NewsClaims giant targets insurer-led ABS with £25m war chest
Company that bought NewLaw last year has further expansion plans.