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A&O partner takes reins at Co-op
Allen & Overy heavyweight Alistair Asher is to join the Co-op as its new group general counsel, ending a 34-year stint at the magic circle firm.
SFO may charge key Libor trader
The Serious Fraud office (SFO) looks set to prosecute ex-UBS and Citigroup trader Tom Hayes for alleged criminal fraud charges over Libor manipulation in the UK, according to reports.
Personal injury lawyers refute whiplash claims
British lawyers have played down allegations by insurers that petty claims have added £90 to the average motor insurance quote and sealed Britain's title as the whiplash capital of the world.
UK judges may quit over pension cuts
Judges have threatened to go back to being practising lawyers after plans emerged to trim their pensions by more than a third.
Small firms must dodge unrated insurer cycle, says Law Society
The representative body of solicitors in England and Wales has warned firms affected by the suspension of unrated Latvian professional indemnity insurer Balva to think carefully before choosing another unrated insurer.
Kilroy departs Misys for Genus GC role
Misys general counsel Tom Kilroy is leaving the software company to head up the legal department at biotechnology company Genus.
Ashurst heads to Scotland
A large grant from the Scottish government has encouraged Ashurst to move its back office to Glasgow.
Legal aid cuts ''overwhelm'' family courts
Family courts are struggling to cope with families representing themselves post legal aid cuts.
Barristers take advantage of ABS
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has approved the first barrister-led practice for an alternative business structure (ABS).
Growth declines in top 10 UK firms
Law firms are seeing little growth in turnover and less in profits.
Co-op kicks off legal services advert campaign
Co-operative Legal Services has unveiled its expensive advertising campaign with a series of TV and radio advertisements.
Lawyers make 'over the top claims' to save legal aid, says Grayling
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has accused lawyers over going into 'overdrive' in order to protect the 'unsustainable' legal aid system.
Magic circle firms pump up London lawyers' pay
Three of the London's highest grossing and most prestigious law firms have announced they are raising salaries for newly-qualified City-based lawyers, who can now earn up to £65,000 in their first year after qualifying to practice.
Judge 'astonished' by SFO request in Tchenguiz case
A senior judge has expressed shock and surprise following a request by the UK's fraud watchdog to receive special treatment in order to saver the taxpayer money.
Judge attacked in Ipswich court
A judge was assaulted and had his wig pulled off by the brother of a man he was sentencing for a driving offence.
Internet providers criticise automatic porn block plan
British internet service providers (ISPs) have said that proposals to automatically block online porn by law would not be a 'silver bullet'.
Minister Law given ABS green light
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today announced that Minister Law Solicitors has been granted an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licence.
Scottish lawyers warn government over PI system
Personal injury lawyers in Scotland have claimed that courts will not be able to cope with the deluge of cases expected to hit if government proposals are given the green light.
Lawyer caught with cannabis haul
A Glasgow lawyer has been jailed for three-and-a-half-years after being caught with 31kg of cannabis resin at his flat.
Lawyers turn spotlight on court privatisation fears
Members of the legal profession have moved to highlight the dangers of privatising the court system following reports that the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) may be planning to sell to the private sector.