associate news
New President appointed by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has named John Spencer, Director of Spencers Solicitors, as its new president.
Conveyancing teams missing out on efficiency gains
Conveyancing teams are missing out on simple efficiency gains according to search specialist ETSOS.
Learn to market more effectively for less
LegalRSS Managing Director Joe Reevy will speak on learning how to market more effectively for less.
mmadigital adds new project head to spearhead legal sector growth
mmadigital, the online marketing agency for the legal sector, has appointed Dan Walsh from leadership and brand engagement specialists Cirrus Connect to lead its client accounts.
Advanced Legal secures 300th ALB deal
Watson Ramsbottom invests in practice management system.
Japanese Knotweed – Understand the risks with the new GroundSure Screening report from PSG
The effects of the plant known as Japanese Knotweed on property are well known amongst conveyancers and surveyors. It can impact on the saleability of a property and its presence can influence a lenders decision even if the plant is seemingly well away from the boundary. It is difficult to eradicate and its complicated root structures can reach far beyond what is visible to the naked eye. It is of particular concern to commercial property owners.
Irwin Mitchell appoints trio of senior commercial litigation partners as expansion continues
Seven new partners appointed to firm’s growing business team so far this year.
Laird Assessors charity Golf & Spa day
For the second year running Laird Assessors are the headline sponsor for the annual charity golf day run by Claims Magazine. The Golf & Spa day takes place on the 10th July this year at the Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort.
Kain Knight five-a-side football tournament
Kain Knight, a leading firm of Costs Lawyers, held their own warm-up to the forthcoming World Cup 2014 by inviting several leading law firms and barrister’s chambers to participate in a friendly, though not always, knock-out football tournament in “trendy” Shoreditch, London.
After a busy bank holiday, Moneypenny looks ahead to Legalex 2014
Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has reported its busiest ever bank holiday weekend in terms of the number of calls taken for its continually growing portfolio of legal clients.
Blog
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.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
