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ABS appeal grows across the board
Up to 700 companies, local authorities and law centres are open to the idea of an ABS, according to new research by the UK legal regulator.
Lloyds bank latest to make legal provisions
Lloyds has become the latest UK bank to make another substantial provision to cover legal, regulatory and compensation costs.
UK leads the world for international legal services
The UK is, by far, the largest market in Europe, accounting for seven per cent of global law firms' fee revenue.
A&O leads on brand recognition
Allen & Overy has managed to establish itself as having the best-recognised law firm brand in the UK, according to an analysis of client opinion as well as specialist and mainstream press.
Firm raises client inducements to £2,000
Leading UK personal injury firm Hampson Hughes is raising the cash incentive it gives some clients from £1,500 to £2,000.
A&O in firing line after SFO trial collapses
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the UK is arguing that Allen & Overy pay part of the costs for a trial which had to be delayed when the firm pulled out from representing the accused a few days before the trial date.
Lawyers outline Scots independence route to EU
Three expert lawyers have suggested ways for an independent Scotland to join the EU as a new state, after a period interim arrangements - a scenario they view as most likely if Scotland leaves the UK.
UK law firms close as insurance dries up
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published the names of 146 law firm which did not manage to put insurance cover in place at the end of last year and which were then required to close.
Employers warned over drink and drugs
Banks and other high pressure businesses in London may be seeing their staff turn increasingly to drink and drugs, according to specialist law firm GQ Employment Law.
Seyfarth Shaw hires KWM's Robert Hanley
King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin has seen another departure from its ranks.
UK BigLaw gives up on winning new work
Cross-selling is easier than finding new clients in the current climate, according to new research released this week.
Simmons & Simmons is top gay-friendly firm
Law firms represent 10 per cent of the top 100 in the UK on the gay-friendly employers ranking from charity Stonewall.
Legal Aid given to Scots firms where lawyers guilty of misconduct
Law firms in Scotland are still receiving 'millions in Legal Aid' in cases where their lawyers have deliberately mislead clients or engaged in other firms of misconduct.
Law: The Apprentice
UK law firms are bypassing university and hiring students from university after a campaign by the UK Government to encourage companies to take on apprentices. Is this the way forward for NewLaw? Jon Gregson discusses the Weightmans approach.
Law firm relaunches after Twitter campaign
Last Cawthra Feather has revealed itself as the law firm which has relaunched itself after a Twitter campaign as LCF Law.
Volunteers sought at London hit by Legal Aid cuts
Nearly two-thirds of London law centres and Citizens Advice bureaux look set to be cutting professional legal advice posts in the next six months and turning to volunteers instead.
Firm launches brand via Twitter
A legal practice is promising to reveal its identity in a week's time after launching a teaser Twitter campaign in the UK.
Accountants expect probate 'bonanza' after expected UK reform
UK accountants expect to be able to under-cut law firms by about 30 per cent if, as expected, the market for probate is opened up by the Lord Chancellor.
Scottish businesses seek advice over independence issues
Demand is booming among clients of Scottish law firms for advice on the legal implications of the Scottish independence referendum on 18 September.
Law firms abusing 'No win, no fee' arrangements
The 'no win, no fee' phrase should be abandoned as law firms are abusing it, says the Legal Ombudsman.