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Experience counts: new private client firm to provide partner-only service
A new firm formed by some of the country’s best-known private client lawyers is promising to provide high net-worth clients with a service provided only by “exceptionally knowledgeable” senior lawyers.
Allen & Overy expands online service for financial institutions
Magic circle firm Allen & Overy has expanded the online legal service it provides to financial institutions as part of its “strategic vision to integrate a range of new service capabilities and delivery models with its core high-end legal practice”.
New Quindell chairman attacked over share option “conflict of interest”
Quindell was the centre of renewed criticism this week over the grant of over 8m in share options to Richard Rose, the AIM-listed company’s new non-executive chairman, whose appointment was announced on Monday.
SRA pledges “urgent” resolution to inquiry into al-Sweady law firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is looking to “urgently” conclude its investigation into the activities of the two law firms – Public Interest Lawyers and Leigh Day & Co – whose behaviour was heavily criticised by defence secretary Michael Fallon in the wake of the findings of the al-Sweady inquiry.
QualitySolicitors launches online customer platform
QualitySolicitors (QS) has launched a new online customer platform, which has taken a year to develop and is described by the network as the most advanced of its kind.
Printers’ ABS targets fixed-fee advice for SMEs
The British Printing Industries Federation is aiming to meet the unmet need for legal advice in the sector, having finally revealed its plans for the alternative business structure licenced by the SRA some seven months ago.
‘Named and shamed’ barrister banned from public access work
Tariq Rehman, the barrister who last month became the first lawyer to be ‘named and shamed’ by the Legal Ombudsman for a series of complaints, has been banned from taking on any new public access cases for the time being.
Quindell on the up with hedge fund investment and heavyweight appointments
Alternative business structure Quindell plc was finally on the up last week, with its share price soaring 58% in four days. And they were up a further 30% in early trading today after heavyweight figures were appointed to the board.
Fast-growing Midlands firm becomes ABS
DBS Law, a fast-growing general civil practice based in Birmingham, has become an alternative business structure as it looks to build on its dramatic growth over recent years.
New appointments maintain City bias among solicitors on SRA board
The City bias among the solicitors who sit on the board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has been maintained with the appointment of two new members, including the ex-joint chief executive of Herbert Smith Freehills.
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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.
