associate news
Neil Hudgell celebrates 20 years in business and outlines future plans having established firm as one of UK’s top 150
Hudgell Solicitors has marked its 20th year by outlining its intentions to cement its position as one of the UK’s leading law firms.
Irwin Mitchell reports £235m revenue during year of ‘significant progress’
National law firm Irwin Mitchell has today announced that its total Group revenue in 2016/17 increased by 6.3% to £235.2m.
encompass corporation appoints Jon May and Yasmeen Jaffer as industry advisers
encompass corporation has appointed Jon May, former CEO of market leading KYC utility, kyc.com and global head of Regulatory and Compliance Managed Services at IHS Markit, and Yasmeen Jaffer, former Managing Director and Global Head of Business Development at IHS Markit, as industry advisers. Jon is currently CEO, and Yasmeen, Partner, of the KYC, Regulatory and Compliance FinTech firm, JJCFinTech.
Deputy development day for local authorities
The first Finders International Deputy Development Day for local authorities is to take place next month on Thursday 14th September (9am to 3.30pm) at the Holiday Inn, Regents Park, London.
Peppermint to provide iManage integration
Award winning legal tech provider, Peppermint Technology, today announces it is to provide iManage integration with its innovative, next generation legal software platform, Peppermint CX.
Thames Path Walkers Stride Beyond Charity Target
Employees at tmgroup, a leading online IT solutions provider for the property sector, have taken part in a Thames Path Charity Walk and raised an impressive £1,820 for Prospect Hospice.
Law Society’s Money Laundering Task Force chair to advise encompass corporation
encompass corporation has appointed Amy Bell, of Amy Bell Compliance, as industry advisor to advise on encompass verify, next generation AML and KYC software for legal and accountancy.
ARAG wins Platinum Award for Payroll Giving
Leading legal expenses and emergency assistance provider ARAG has been presented with the 2017 Payroll Giving Platinum Award by the Charities Aid Foundation. The award recognises the achievements and commitment of ARAG and its employees who support charitable causes through payroll giving.
Oyez awarded ISO 27001 Information Security Standard
Oyez Professional Services are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management. By achieving this internationally recognised certification, Oyez are demonstrating their commitment to the protection of both their own and client data.
Cyber Crime – Protecting your Law Firm, Employees and Clients
Law firms are particularly vulnerable to cyber crime due to the treasure trove of data they hold such as clients’ personal identity documents, commercially sensitive information, intellectual property, and bank details.
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The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
Law firms need to go beyond document checks
At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.
