Minster Law unveils acquisition to accelerate major growth plan
Personal injury firm Minster Law has followed up its plan to more than double its turnover in five years by acquiring ARAG Law’s PI business.
Merricks and funder settle with consumers set for Mastercard money
The bitter dispute between Walter Merricks and his litigation funder over his £200m settlement of the Mastercard collective action has finally reached a conclusion.
SSB funder launches £20m claim against ATE insurer
One of SSB Law’s litigation funders has launched a £19.5m claim against an ATE insurer it says did not provide the expected cover for cavity wall insulation claims.
Male solicitor struck off for explicit messages to female barrister
A veteran male solicitor who sent a stream of “sexually charged” messages to a female barrister his firm was instructing, even after she told him to stop, has been struck off.
Disgraced vaginal mesh solicitor ordered to repay £92k of costs
A solicitor struck off for failing hundreds of women in vaginal mesh claims has been told to return £92,000 in interim costs payments and pay indemnity costs.
Personal injury justice gap “dramatically widening”
The “justice gap” for personal injury victims is “dramatically widening” and 2.3m people every year are increasingly unlikely to seek redress, according to a new report.
Legal Services AI Growth Lab opens doors for applications
The Legal Services AI Growth Lab – the government’s first regulatory sandbox for taking new tech-led products and services to market – has opened its doors to applications.
EAT sets aside unfair dismissal ruling against City law firm
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has set aside a ruling that City firm Fieldfisher unfairly dismissed a senior associate for sexual misconduct.
Solicitor escapes jail after impersonating police officer
A solicitor from Cheshire who impersonated a police officer to try to get CCTV footage of his ex-partner dining out at a Nando’s restaurant has been given a 12-month community order.
Top offshore business takes minority private equity investment
Mourant – the offshore group combining legal, governance and consulting services – has taken minority investment in a deal that could open up options for other large firms.
