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High Net Worth couples pushed toward divorce settlements
The loss of privacy in divorce cases is compelling High Net Worth couples to negotiate divorce settlements in order to avoid personal information being reported in the press, according to top 100 law firm Hugh James.
UK might tighten drone rules in response to security scares
Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said that the government is 'aware that there are safety and security issues that need to be addressed', after some near misses involving drones and aircraft have been reported near British airports.
Quindell receives £9m claim on behalf of shareholders
Quindell, the listed company that was formerly a major player in personal injury litigation and is currently being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, has received a notice of intended claim from a shareholder action group.
Riverview launches AI and IT consultancy for in-house teams
Riverview, the UK-based high tech, fixed fee law firm is offering a new consultancy service to in-house lawyers through which they can maximise automation throughout their operations.
Law Society says London needs lawyers from outside Europe
According to the Law Society, international law firms based in the UK must be allowed to recruit lawyers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for London to remain a global centre of legal excellence.
Junior bankers risk becoming victims of new regulations
New rules intended to improve internal oversight at banks could put junior bankers at risk of being fired by managers attempting to protect themselves, a London firm of employment lawyers has warned.
Firms lose millions to phone fraudsters, warns insurer
Claims made to professional indemnity insurer Elite this year totalling £2.5m may be only the tip of the iceberg in an epidemic of so-called 'vishing' fraud, where callers posing as bank employees empty office and client accounts.
Legal services could be hit harder than most by Brexit
Research conducted by Oxford Economics for the Law Society has found that the legal services sector in the UK would be 'disproportionately disadvantaged' if the UK were to completely withdraw from the EU.
UK firms risk regulatory fines as hack attacks rise
As the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) issues an alert per day over cyber attacks, law firms are being warned to review their prevention systems in order to reduce the risk of fines and reputational damage.
UK braced for biggest class action suit against Volkswagen
As lawyers research the possibility that Volkswagen fixed its emissions equipment in cars sold in the UK, specialists are saying that any collective action that results would break records in UK litigation.
EY legal arm plans doubling of lawyer team in UK
The Big Four accountancy firm, previously known as Ernst & Young, plans to increase its UK legal team from 30 to 60 lawyers within a year.
Supreme Court defends Lord Sumption's comments on female judges
The Supreme Court has released a statement defending Lord Sumption, after his comments about equal representation of women at the top of the legal profession led to a barrage of criticism on Twitter.
Flow of energy lawyers continues from Hogan Lovells
Corporate energy partner David Levin, described as 'the engine' of the firm's natural resources practice by the Legal 500, is the latest top lawyer to leave.
Top UK firms warn over threat to standing of UK solicitors
Some of the largest firms in the UK are warning that ideas to do away with the UK's two-year training contract system could cheapen the standing of the UK's qualification in other jurisdictions.
Pinsent emerges as the UK's most liked law firm among in-house lawyers
Six other law firms receive numerous positive mentions in responses to questions from The Lawyer: Axiom, DLA Piper, Eversheds, Herbert Smith Freehills, CMS and Slaughter and May.
UK-based insurance law firms report revenue challenges
DWF, Ince and Kennedys - leading law firms known for their insurance teams - have all reported muted revenue performances for 2014/15. But the firms are all in the process of growing their foreign offices.
Law firms told to 'unbundle' legal services
Research conducted by Ipsos MORI for the Legal Services Board and Legal Services Consumer Panel shows unbundling has the potential to widen access to justice.
Minister apologises to Amal Clooney for linking her success to fame
A British government minister has apologised to the barrister who is married to actor George Clooney, saying that he 'never intended' to suggest that her professional success is related to her marriage.
Clyde strengthens insurance litigation team in Scottish tie-up
The October merger with Simpson & Marwick gives Clyde its first Scottish base and brings seven offices in Scotland and England into the Clyde network.
Swedish lawyer becomes chef and starts pricing revolution in London
A former lawyer in leading Swedish firm Mannheimer Swartling has left the profession, opened a Michelin-starred London restaurant and is now cutting the number of tables and offering just two meal prices for diners.