News – Page 30
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NewsIrwin Mitchell to run helpline for 1,500 rugby clubs hit by Covid
Firm using link with England Rugby to provide legal and financial advice during difficult times.
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NewsFirm offloads clin neg and PI practice as 25 staff switch
Blake Morgan says it wants to concentrate on developing its healthcare work.
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NewsRemote firm wooing City lawyers vows to donate profits to charity
Aria Grace Law founder says he wants to get away from people at the top making all the money.
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NewsShoosmiths says WFH requests assumed to be approved in future
National firm will reopen offices next week but will operate an ‘output not occupancy’ policy.
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NewsFirm defies Covid to increase revenue - but staff bonuses down
Every member of staff at Mills & Reeve will receive at least an extra £966.
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NewsFirms’ confidence ‘surprisingly high’, annual snapshot shows
One third of small practices believe Covid-19 will increase their workload in both the short and long term.
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NewsMcMillan Williams creditors poised for tiny return on £15m owed
Taylor Rose TTKW has paid £450,000 as first instalment on purchase of the south east firm.
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NewsSRA drops higher rights requirement for youth court solicitors
Regulator says it will review training records to address concerns about standards.
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NewsNew limits on compensation fund to save costs
SRA will also stop covering unpaid fees of barristers and other professional experts.
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NewsLand Registry confirms electronic signature arrangements
'Last strict requirement' for paper and pen is removed, paving the way for electronic conveyancing.
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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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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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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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NewsLegal profession 'vigilant' against money laundering - Law Society
Chancery Lane responds to 'industry of enablers' charge in intelligence committee's Russia report.
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NewsFreeths cuts 80 jobs as Covid tears up growth plans
Firm’s chairman expresses 'huge regret' at decision to axe lawyers and support staff.
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NewsLand Registry to sign up for witness-free e-signatures
Nearly two decades after the technology became legal, the registry announces plans to accept e-signing of deeds.
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News‘Swift action’ will save £15m, DWF tells investors as jobs go
After 'encountering some headwinds from Covid-19' listed firm is cautiously optimistic under new leadership.
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NewsCity firms continue phased reopening with limited numbers back in
Coming into the office now possible for those finding it impossible to work from home.
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NewsLitigation funder backs law firm and consultancy’s Covid-19 ‘one-stop shop’
Augusta will fund, HFW will litigate and KPMG trace assets in pandemic-related dispute offering.