News

• ‘Virtual’ law firm breaks historic ground with plan for stock market admission
• “Anything that doesn’t need a physical presence can be done offshore”
• “Bumper years” of negligence claims against solicitors on their way, warns top broker
• “Despondent” Bar could become enclave of the better-off once more, warns Lodder
• “Disproportionate” money laundering compliance rules cost big firms up to £1.3m
• “Excessively cautious” ombudsman puts off complaints-publishing decision for a year
• “Game changing” QualitySolicitors to put stands in hundreds of WHSmith stores
• “Golden age” of Bar is over but chambers that embrace business can still thrive
• “Inexcusable” ABS delay could cost law firms dear, corporate finance expert warns
• “Legally Speaking” website to engage with consumers as panel survives quango cull