News – Page 98
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NewsFieldfisher to absorb commercial law firm
Hill Hofstetter deal will strengthen international firm's presence in UK.
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NewsRemote firm Keystone Law finds a permanent home
So-called ‘virtual firm’ now has more than 200 lawyers recruited from a host of City rivals.
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NewsPanama papers probe puts 64 firms under the spotlight
Government continues to analyse information released as part of April leak.
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NewsShareholders revolt over Slater and Gordon bonuses as firm plans to shut more UK offices
Nearly 45% of shareholders vote against loss-making company's remuneration report.
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NewsLaw firm M&A deals continue apace
Gordon Dadds merges with Platt & Associates, while Switalskis Solicitors is acquiring the clinical negligence and serious injury departments from hlw Keeble Hawson.
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NewsBaker & McKenzie rolls out agile working
Firm will offer flexible working for all members and staff.
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NewsThree-fold rise in legal employers paying ‘real living wage’
Solicitor firms have been at the forefront of private sector efforts to establish sustainable minimum pay rates that reflect the cost of living.
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NewsRow brews over holiday illness claims
The Association of British Travel Agents blamed ‘aggressive sales practices of some claims management companies’.
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NewsSimpson Millar owners net further £3m
Payout in cash and shares confirmed after performance exceeds expectations.
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NewsPersonal injury market ‘generally working well’ – SRA study
Independent research for the Solicitors Regulation Authority says market is adapting positively to LASPO.
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NewsStudy shows improvement in legal diversity
Law Society president Robert Bourns said social mobility is gradually improving.
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NewsProfits hit at top 100 firms – survey
PwC says situation is likely to be exacerbated following EU referendum vote in favour of Brexit.
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NewsManchester firms continue growth after financial surge
Clear Law and Express Solicitors adapting to personal injury reforms.
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NewsFor geeks everywhere – law tech ‘disrupters’ gather at landmark London event
‘First lawtech startup conference in the world’ arrives in capital with launch of a ‘family’ space for innovators.
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NewsBar watchdog cool on competing for ABS business
BSB receiving ‘daily’ enquiries about alternative business structures.
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NewsFirm files Slater and Gordon shareholder claim 'of significant magnitude'
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers of Melbourne says shareholders have seen their investment lose 95% in value.
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News'Sexist' ballet ad cleared by watchdog
Advertising Standards Authority finds Dorset firm was not in breach of rules.
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NewsUS claims giant arrives in UK with ABS licence
Crawford & Company one of the first US firms to take advantage of liberalisation in England and Wales.
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NewsProlegal pre-pack deal 'best possible' for clients, staff and creditors
Personal injury firm had ‘over-leveraged’ and needed immediate rescue, say administrators.
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NewsIt's a deal: CMS confirms merger with Olswang and Nabarro
£1bn firm will trade as CMS following UK's biggest ever law firm merger.