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No privilege for law firm’s gold dust investment documents
An international law firm must disclose documents relating to a failed gold dust investment scheme which showed “the classic hallmarks” of fraud, the High Court has ruled.
Barrister fails in race discrimination claim against chambers
A barrister expelled from a leading London set after a complaint by its senior clerk has comprehensively lost a race discrimination claim in the employment tribunal.
Sports ABS “ready to talk external investment”
A boutique sports law firm that counts Premier League football players among its clients has become an alternative business structure and is ready to discuss external investment.
Gateley bolsters non-legal offering with £6m deal
Listed law firm Gateley has made its sixth acquisition of a non-legal business after adding a property and construction consultancy to its portfolio at a cost of up to £6.75m.
Partner cleared of groping employee – by majority
A partner accused of repeatedly touching a female employee’s bottom has been cleared by a tribunal – although there was a dissenting judgment, an extremely rare occurrence.
Fortuna Law rebrands after complaint from Fortune Law
Fortuna Law, a litigation boutique set up by former DLA Piper partner Mark Goodwin, has changed its name after complaints from commercial practice Fortune Law.
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?’.
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Accountability has to live within governance, not with one person
The assumption has long been that a COLP or COFA is personally exposed to the consequences of anti-money laundering breaches.
The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
