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St Philips and Stone Chambers announce merger
The two chambers will combine to create a megaset with almost 200 barristers.
Burges Salmon PEP climbs to record high
The UK Top 50 firm has posted its strongest ever results for both turnover and profit per equity partner (PEP).
Cashier jailed after stealing £700,000 from law firm
A cashier at a leading international law firm has been banned from the profession and served a jail sentence after stealing over £700,000.
Standard Life adds to real estate legal roster
Edinburgh-based Standard Life Investments (SLI) has added Maples Teesdale and Shepherd & Wedderburn to its real estate panel.
New auction-style website asks lawyers to bid for cases
A platform aiming to swing the 'balance of power' back in favour of clients is about to hit the UK legal market.
BT launches panel review following referendum delay
BT has launched its UK panel review after a five-month delay as the company awaited the results of the EU referendum.
Olswang and CMS reportedly in merger discussions
Rumours of a potential tie-up between the two firms are swirling around the City.
FCA to pursue new 'balance' in consumer protection regulation
Newly appointed Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Andrew Bailey has unveiled plans to overhaul the regulator's mission.
Gateley predicts 'business as usual' as Britain heads for the exit
The firm has cleared its first 12 months as a publicly listed law firm with double-digit revenue growth and a rosy outlook for the year to come.
KWM to ask partners for capital contributions in firm first
King & Wood Mallesons plans to ask salaried partners to pay into the firm's capital pool for the first time, as well as lifting the contributions of equity partners.
PEP up 25 per cent at Stewarts Law
The disputes firm has pulled ahead of the pack with double-digit growth in both turnover and profit.
New faces at MoJ following reshuffle
A new team of justice ministers will start work today after the ministerial reshuffle by Theresa May that saw Liz Truss named Lord Chancellor.
Law firm attrition rates at record lows in the UK
Attrition rates have declined at the majority of UK law firms, a recent study has found.
Lord Faulks quits after Liz Truss named Lord Chancellor
Conservative peer Lord Faulks QC has resigned as Minister of State for Justice after Liz Truss' appointment as Lord Chancellor.
Revenue dips at Ince & Co
Ince & Co has seen revenue fall for the third consecutive year, having dropped by 4 per cent in 2015/16 to £76.2m.
Corbyn leadership bid faces legal challenge from Labour donor
Jeremy Corbyn's struggle to stay at the helm of the Labour Party will soon need to overcome a legal challenge from one of his party's donors.
Allen & Overy keeps 86 per cent of autumn qualifiers
The firm has kicked off the autumn retention season for the Magic Circle with a solid performance.
Liz Truss is first female Lord Chancellor as Gove sacked
Theresa May has named Liz Truss as the new Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, replacing Michael Gove in the process.
Travers Smith PEP hits £1m
Travers Smith's average profit per equity partner has reached £1m for the first time, while revenue has jumped 13 per cent.
Shepherd & Wedderburn see revenue jump 10 per cent
The Scottish independent has seen a third year of consecutive growth, with revenues up 10 per cent to £53m.