Legal Services Act
DWF closing in on huge stock market listing
International law firm DWF is heading towards its blockbuster stock market listing barring an unexpected economic upheaval, its chairman indicated yesterday.
Gauke hails ABSs and sector’s commitment to lawtech
The Lord Chancellor yesterday hailed the impact of alternative business structures in driving competition and fostering innovation in the legal market.
Levels of innovation in law “stagnating” but future looks better
The level of innovation in the legal market has “stagnated and fallen in some areas” in recent years, but there are a number of encouraging signs for the future, major new research has revealed.
Slater & Gordon backs app offering legal advice for £24 a month
A new app that offers users the full range of consumer legal advice and support for £24 a month is to be piloted in the coming weeks ahead of a roll-out early next year.
Majority of public unaware that will writers are unregulated
Six out of 10 consumers are unaware that will-writers are unregulated, although many people are interested in writing their own wills anyway, new research has found.
Brexit “will not change” UK’s position as global legal services leader
Brexit will not change London and the UK’s position as a global leader in legal services, a City lobby group has predicted, as it reported the revenue at the top 100 firms grew to £24.2bn.
Clients “already turning away from English law” due to Brexit
The risk of a no-deal Brexit is leading some law firms to advise clients to exclude English law from contracts, MPs have been told.
Walker: Justice system risks being relegated to “second division”
The government risks the UK legal system being “relegated to the world’s second division, at the worst possible time” because of Brexit, the chairman of the Bar Council has warned.
Legal Ombudsman eyes publishing full complaints rulings
The Legal Ombudsman is to explore publishing its full decisions on complaints against lawyers, rather than just brief details as now, it has emerged.
Listed law firms on the up after successful acquisitions
The UK’s first listed law firm, Gateley, is expecting its annual revenue to top £100m for the first time, at least a 20% increase in turnover, it told the stock exchange today.
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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.
