Company & Commercial
Post Office scandal shows boards “need to oversee legal risk”
The Post Office scandal shows that company boards need to have “responsible oversight of legal risk” and not show “excessive deference” to legal advice, according to the IoD.
Embracing the Madness – firm begins acquisition push with music practice
A London law firm with a host of high-profile clients is targeting more acquisitions after bringing in a boutique practice particularly well known for its entertainment work.
London law firm takes stake in esports talent management agency
A London law firm has launched a talent management agency for esports and gaming professionals, in partnership with an established esports business.
Commercial firm launches all-embracing legal platform for SMEs
A national law firm has launched a legal platform aimed particularly at SMEs, which combines document generation with training, a ‘knowledge bank’ and advice from its lawyers.
Solicitor launches legal platform for recruitment businesses
A solicitor and former recruiter, and founder of a law firm which works entirely for recruitment consultancies, has launched an online platform to protect them from disputes.
M&A platform to offer buyers “completely automated” legal service
A law firm has developed a platform to provide buyers of small businesses with a “completely automated legal service” that could cost them as little at £2,000,
Listed law firm plans to double in size as it hits £150m revenue
Listed law firm Knights is planning to “double the business in medium term” as revenue hit £150m for the first time, although net debt rose to £35m.
Fast-growing accountancy consolidator launches law firm
A private equity-backed accountancy firm that has built a £130m practice in just 16 months has now launched a law firm too.
City solicitor’s tech start-up receives $6m funding boost
A start-up that creates visual models of complex legal transactions, set up by a former City solicitor, has announced a $6m funding boost, led by American investors.
Judge strikes out £68m negligence claim against law firm
A High Court judge has struck out a £68m negligence claim against a law firm brought by companies in liquidation as a result of failed property development schemes.
Blog
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”.
