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Law Society launches £80,000 project to become “more member focused”
The Law Society has launched an £80,000 project that aims to make it a “more member-focused organisation”, Legal Futures can reveal. Chancery Lane has hired a former head of communication campaigns at insurance giant Aviva to spearhead the work.
Barrister who falsified qualifications disbarred after mitigation was thrown into question
A barrister who made national headlines after it was discovered he had falsified his educational qualifications and attainments was disbarred on appeal because of fresh evidence that undermined his mitigation, it has emerged.
Acquisition by Helphire will “future-proof” NewLaw in shrinking PI marketplace
The law firm acquired last week by accident management giant Helphire believes it has secured its place in a future slimmed-down personal injury market, and will be one of the ‘last men standing’ now it can offer a one-stop shop.
Mortgage fraud solicitor who fled to South Africa to evade justice finally jailed for six years
A former solicitor who had to be extradited from South Africa after attempting to flee justice was last week sent to jail for six years for his involvement in what the judge described as “two quite spectacular mortgage frauds”.
Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf partner wins first round in battle with Barclays over capital loan
The High Court last week rejected Barclays Bank’s application for summary judgment over the liability of a former partner of failed US firm Dewey & LeBoeuf for a capital loan made in his name.
MoJ pushes for crime market consolidation despite its own research warning over speed of change
Many criminal law firms will have to merge, or enter into joint ventures, or form alternative business structures, to survive, after the government announced yesterday that it would push ahead with legal aid reforms that are predicated on market consolidation.
Huge rise in number of criminals using bogus law firms
The number of reported attempts trying to defraud the public by using bogus law firms soared by 57% last year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority revealed yesterday as it brought forward publication of a cybercrime guide.
Solicitor appeals against OFT sanction
A solicitor who faces the unusual sanction from the Office of Fair Trading of being excluded from the group consumer credit licence held by the Law Society is appealing against the decision.
Pioneering ABS bought by listed accident management company in £40m+ deal
Leading accident management company Helphire Group plc has acquired alternative business structure (ABS) pioneer New Law in a deal that could ultimately be worth more than £40m.
Jacoby & Meyers lays out twin-track approach to UK expansion
American consumer law firm Jacoby & Meyers, which last year laid out ambitious plans for the UK, will take a twin-track approach to expansion, with both branded offices and affiliations with existing practices, its newly appointed chief executive has revealed.
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Small steps, big impact: how SME law firms are making legal tech work
For SME law firms, the priority is turning the potential of tech into measurable impact: success is driven not just by the technology, but by how firms approach planning and implementation.
Why housing disrepair claims against councils have leapt by nearly 400%
Housing disrepair claims against councils have surged dramatically in recent years, with some areas reporting increases approaching a staggering 400%.
Client accounts: Opportunity, obligation and the risks in between
The profitability gap between well-run firms and the rest is not primarily a function of size, location or practice area – it is a function of financial management.
