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Barrister suspended for “angry and violent” assault
A barrister has been suspended for six months after being convicted for what a tribunal described as “a sustained, angry and violent physical assault” which was “clearly the result of heavy drinking”.
Mishcon acquires group actions management business
London firm Mishcon de Reya has acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business set up by two of the founding partners of PGMBM.
Wills group looks to buy “a dozen law firms a year” after PE boost
The Right Legal Group, a wills and probate specialist, has secured private equity funding to buy at least “a dozen law firms a year”, it has emerged.
Staff at employee-owned law firm receive £4,000 bonus
Employee-owned law firm Ison Harrison doubled the turnover of its commercial division last year, partly by advising other businesses on how to become employee-owned.
Two law firms fined thousands for AML non-compliance
Two law firms that have not had their anti-money laundering policies in order for several years have been fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
MoJ launches call for evidence on whiplash tariff
The Ministry of Justice has launched a call for evidence on the whiplash tariff to inform the statutory review of the figures that it is required to carry out.
Firm held hundreds of residual balances for up to 28 years
A law firm that held nearly £600,000 in hundreds of residual client balances dating back 28 years has been fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Half of barristers “generally content” with their working lives
Half of barristers feel generally content with their working lives, an increase on the previous time they were surveyed, a report for the Bar Council has found.
High Court activity steady in 2023 as Clydes and 4 New Square lead way
Clyde & Co and 4 New Square were the most active law firm and chambers in the High Court in 2023, a year that saw commercial dispute numbers stay steady and insolvency matters on the rise.
Government brings video-witnessing of wills to an end
The pandemic measure to allow video witnessing of wills came to an end last week, after the government decided not to extend it beyond 31 January.
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Santa’s Costa Living Crisis
It’s almost 25 December, so it must be time for the annual Christmas blog from Nigel Wallis, consultant solicitor at O’Connors Legal Services.
Five golden links for a caring Christmas and New Year
This time of year always sharpens thoughts about how we look after and support elderly clients and those, elderly or otherwise, who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances.
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.
