Aged debt and more write-offs – larger law firms count cost of Covid
The vast majority of larger UK law firms have been hit by delays in settling clients’ bills since the pandemic began, with 73% increasing billing write-offs, a report has found.
Watchdog clears legal app over using ‘shyster’ in TV advert
The Advertising Standards Authority has rejected a complaint about a TV advert for legal support app Legal Utopia using the word “shyster”.
Mishcon takes next step in IPO plan by naming independent directors
Four experienced non-executive directors have been added to the board of Mishcon de Reya Group PLC as part of its continued preparations for going public.
Employment law platform targets DIY market with £500 service
An employment law platform is targeting the growing number of people bringing their own tribunal claims with a DIY service which helps them through the process at a cost of no more than £500.
Suspended jail sentence for client over unpaid Farrer & Co bill
The High Court has issued a suspended jail sentence for contempt against a high-profile entrepreneur who owes London law firm Farrer & Co £200,000 in unpaid fees.
Solicitor struck off after housing fraud conviction
A solicitor and former councillor jailed for housing fraud has accepted that he must now be struck off the roll. The former Duncan Lewis lawyer had been sentenced to 16 months.
Clin neg costs reforms “could lead to exodus” of small law firms
Small law firms could end up “falling or stepping away” from the clinical negligence market if fixed recoverable costs (FRC) for cases worth less than £25,000 are set too low.
Exclusive: Leading financial services business lays out plan for ABS
Financial and professional services group Punter Southall has laid out plans to expand its nascent consultancy law firm as it offers senior lawyers a new option to continue their careers.
SRA obtains disclosure order in Post Office lawyers investigation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has stepped up its probe of solicitors who acted for the Post Office during the sub-postmasters’ scandal, it has emerged.
Solicitor overturns disciplinary tribunal’s dishonesty finding
A solicitor suspended for a year after a tribunal ruled he had acted dishonestly in signing a declaration on behalf of one of his firm’s directors has successfully challenged the decision.
