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Hiring elite lawyers only works for law firms “with other stars”

Hiring star or elite lawyers generally does not work for law firms but it can if there are “other stars in the same area”, academics have found.

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Solicitor who secured release of client’s money then breached rules

A solicitor who successfully released money frozen in a client’s bank account then broke the accounts rules by having it transferred into her firm’s client account.

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Listed group’s lawyer owners mull taking it private

The lawyer couple behind listed credit hire and legal services group Anexo are set to team up with an asset management firm to take it private.

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New practice area and location for top PI firm leads latest M&A

Top personal injury firm Express Solicitors has expanded out of Manchester with an acquisition that also takes it into the data breach market as we round up the latest M&A.

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The enterprising solicitor – the perfect fit for a new-model law firm

Working as a legal consultant has excellent potential rewards for the right individual, offering freedom, autonomy, and a more satisfying work-life balance.


AI is not going to take over lawyers’ jobs – yet

The end is nigh. Robotic lawyers are coming for your jobs. Machines in snazzy suits will soon be swaggering into courtrooms, offering legal advice with the efficiency of a microwave and the charm of a teaspoon.


Changing how solicitors hold client money – views from the coalface

The recent SRA consultation on changes to handling client money has caused consternation across the legal profession, not least amongst our members at the ILFM.