associate news
Criminal legal aid – are firms living on borrowed time?
On 5 May this year over 1,600 law firms who currently provide legal aid criminal defence in England and Wales submitted a tender to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to continue this work.
Hudgell Solicitors targets capital growth following appointment of Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp to lead London expansion
Highly experienced clinical negligence specialist Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp says the ‘fantastic skills and expertise’ at Hudgell Solicitors will ensure the firm increases its presence and profile in the capital.
Jefferies Solicitors supports Headway charity performance
Altrincham-based Jefferies Solicitors sponsored a special one-off performance by St John’s Community Choir last week.
Advanced Legal welcomes Hewitt & Gilpin as 400th ALB customer
Belfast-based law firm Hewitt & Gilpin has become the 400th firm to sign-up to Advanced Legal’s practice and case management solution, ALB.
Irwin Mitchell completes seventh acquisition as expansion continues
The debt legal services arm of Irwin Mitchell has completed the acquisition of the commercial debt recovery division of Sheffield based specialist P&A Receivables Services as part of its on-going strategic expansion drive.
An exciting opportunity for experienced cost lawyer/draftsman
GLD are looking for an experienced costs lawyer/costs draftsman to work in our in-house costs team.
Wrigleys Solictors signs up to SOS Connect for Court of Protection work
Yorkshire law firm Wrigleys Solicitors is implementing SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software (SOS) for its Court of Protection work.
Penningtons Manches enhances legal IT with innovative Peppermint Platform
Penningtons Manches LLP, a leading UK law firm, has selected the Peppermint Legal Service Platform to replace its existing legal IT systems.
Saunderson House: The situation in Greece
See Saunderson House’s investment bulletin on the situation in Greece.
Elite Insurance announces new senior appointment
Expanding legal expenses and general insurer Elite Insurance today announced the appointment of Andrew Stone as ‘commercial and technical director’. Stone will also be appointed to the main board of the company.
Blog
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
