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Merger and acquisition make South East new battleground
The South East has suddenly become a new legal battleground after a £40m merger between Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins followed listed firm Knights’ entry into the region.
Video witnessing of deeds moves step closer
Witnessing deeds by video link has moved a step closer after the government accepted a call to set up an industry working group to consider it, while agreeing the law already allows electronic signatures.
Five deals in two months – Knights on acquisition trail again
Listed law firm consolidator Knights today accelerated its growth yet further by announcing two further acquisitions, making it five deals since the beginning of the year alone.
Sexism denying female start-up founders investment
Female founders of legal start-ups are confronting sexism among investors, including having to answer demeaning questions like ‘have you frozen your eggs?’.
Most firms increasing bank borrowing, survey finds
There is a “real profitability divide” between larger and smaller law firms although income is generally increasing across the board, new research has found.
Union joins forces with ABI and British Safety Council in PI fight
Trade union Usdaw is building a broad coalition – including the Association of British Insurers – in a bid to persuade the government to exclude workplace injuries from the small claims limit increase.
City firms “falling behind global rivals” on technology
Commercial law firms based in the UK are falling behind their global rivals in adopting new technology, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, a report has warned.
Judge attacks S&G for “wholly unacceptable” failure
A High Court judge has strongly criticised Slater & Gordon for a “wholly unacceptable” failure to give him a crucial letter when applying for an urgent injunction in a police misconduct case.
Early advice enthusiast takes on legal aid brief at MoJ
A criminal law barrister who has called for the restoration of legal aid for early advice has become the new minister at the Ministry of Justice responsible for legal aid.
Now ex-Asons boss is disqualified as a director
The former boss of failed Bolton law firm Asons has been disqualified as a director for seven years because of serial overcharging by the one-time personal injury practice, it has emerged.
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Mazur: a symptom not a cause?
If Mazur is a symptom, what does it mean for the underlying health of our civil justice system: the ‘finest legal system in the world’?
Cross-generation collaboration: the key to in-house legal tech adoption
In-house legal function leaders will increasingly have to evolve their thinking on how to manage multigenerational teams containing differing levels of technological expertise.
AI and law firm risk – the view of professional indemnity insurers
In considering law firm applications for cover, many insurers will expect to see evidence of how firms are adapting to AI and preparing for the future.
