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Most UK partners predict lawyer job cuts this year, survey finds
A recent survey found that more than half of partners predict lawyer redundancies at major UK law firms this year.
Kemp Little turnover jumps 15 per cent
Boutique law firm Kemp Little has turnover of £12.2m for the 2015/16 financial year, a 15 per cent increase from the previous year's £10.6m.
Olswang stays mum as Linklaters and Nabarro disclose BHS fees
Olswang shows no sign of bowing to the demands of the Government committees tasked with investigating the sale and subsequent collapse of BHS.
Shoosmiths launches London family practice
Shoosmiths has launched a family law practice in London with the hire of two partners from Howard Kennedy.
Disputes drive Fieldfisher's seven per cent revenue jump
Fieldfisher has posted a seven per cent increase in firm-wide revenues for 2015/16, up to £121.5m from £113.3m.
Withy King to merge with Royds
Bath-based Withy King and City firm Royds have announced they are to merge, creating a national firm with turnover of more than £30m.
Lloyds offers incentives in the search for new legal leaders
Following a recent spate of high-profile exits, Lloyds Banking Group has offered bonuses to those lawyers who help fill senior leadership positions within its in-house legal team.
Supreme Court judge says legal specialisations are 'essentially bogus'
Supreme Court Judge Lord Sumption has urged legal practitioners to widen their areas of expertise with an eye on interconnectedness.
Linklaters defends itself over BHS inquiry
Linklaters has written to MPs over questioning during the BHS inquiry hearings and comments made by Labour MP Frank Field over the firm's role in the sale of the department store chain by Arcadia Group.
Birketts enjoys bumper growth in 2015/16
Ipswich-based outfit Birketts has become the latest LB 100 firm to report its financials, with revenue growing 10 per cent from £35.1m in 2014/15 to £38.7m last year.
Freeths revenue tops £60m
Freeths' revenue grew 14 per cent over 2015/16 from £55.8m to £63.8m, continuing its strong financial run.
SRA unveils new codes of conduct
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has unveiled the initial form of ambitious plans to simplify its handbook and code of conduct.
Spotlight on Olswang as MPs question BHS fees
International firm Olswang will be in the spotlight this week over its role in the sale of retail giant BHS.
Figures show BAME candidates less likely to make it as judges than white counterparts
The Official Statistics Bulletin published by the Judicial Appointments commission has revealed that black and minority ethnic lawyers applying to become judges are far less likely to succeed than their white counterparts.
SRA puts controversial 'super-exam' on the back burner
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will not make a decision about the much maligned 'Solicitors Qualification Exam' for at least another year.
More information needed as accountants' regulator seeks legal role
As the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) applies for approval to act as a regulator and licencing authority for reserved legal activities, lawyers are questioning whether accountants have the relevant training.
Majority of UK lawyers want to remain in the EU, poll finds
Vote Stay has the edge in the legal community as we move towards the Brexit referendum on 23 June - but not by much.
Linder Myers sold to high street consolidator Metamorph Law
Aggregation business Metamorph Law has acquired Manchester firm Linder Myers as the first of a planned 60-firm acquisition streak.
Shearman ramps up associate pay as talent war heats up
Newly-qualified lawyers at Shearman & Sterling will see their salaries increase by £7,000 to £95,000 this year, with the firm dishing out higher pay across the associate ranks as City salaries soar.
Simmons & Simmons launches six-figure fintech fund
The law firm has set up a new fund to support financial technology startups with free legal advice.