High court disapplies Justice Secretary’s new parole hearing guidance for first time.
In an urgent judgment handed down this week, the High Court has granted interim relief to a Claimant waiting for his parole case to be heard,…
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Fletchers Group launches partner programme for the first time: Talent management strategy critical to future growth says CEO.
Fletchers Group has launched a partnership programme, a first for the business in its 35-year history. 12 new partners will join the 12 directors of the…
COURT OF APPEAL GRANTS TULIP TRADING LEAVE TO APPEAL MRS JUSTICE FALK’S JURISDICTION JUDGMENT
ONTIER (on behalf of Tulip Trading Ltd) seeks to recover £3+ billion worth of Bitcoin Claim has significant implications for other users and the way Bitcoin…
What you need to know about your property during the Cost of Living crisis
Article kindly contributed by PM Law. You’ll no doubt be aware that the cost of living is rising significantly in the UK. As if you hadn’t…
North West housing association secures £60m funding deal
North West housing association ForHousing, has secured £60m long-term funding through an optimal or 'rolling' charging strategy, with support from national law firm Bevan Brittan. ForHousing…
UK Legal Sector turnover surges by 10% in June
Sector turnover was £3.59bn for the month of June 2022 UK Legal industry turnover was £3.59bn in June, a rise of 10% from May 2022, according…
Growth at Davenport Solicitors as London-based law firm celebrates new appointment and launch of new service
The team at Davenport Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Nandini Saxena, who will head up business development for the London-based law firm in…
TLT advises Comparethemarket.com on landmark competition appeal win – ‘Simples’ reality of the market prevails, finally!
The UK’s leading price comparison website, Compare the Market (CTM), has overturned a £17.9 million fine imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in a…
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When can you film the cops?
Article kindly contributed by Alistair Vigier. These days, the issue of police brutality and other misconduct by law enforcement seemingly dominates news cycles with increasing regularity.…
Burges Salmon nominated in four categories at 2022’s PMI Pinnacle Awards
The firm is nominated for a suite of awards that recognise the best of the pensions profession. The Pensions team at Burges Salmon has been nominated…
Freeths LLP advises SBD Apparel Limited on the £12m acquisition of a new unit in Rotherham, creating hundreds of jobs
Freeths Sheffield Real Estate team has advised strength and fitness clothing company SBD Apparel Limited on the acquisition and construction of its new £12m 100,000 sq…
Freeths advises team.blue on its acquisition of UK Dedicated Ltd
As a leading European supplier of digital solutions, UK Dedicated Ltd is a managed dedicated server business made up of two core brands, GURU and UKDedicated.…
3 ways to accelerate innovation in law firms
Article kindly contributed by Neota. Innovation has been a hot topic in law for a few years now. We all know the story: “become more efficient”,…
WFW advises ING Bank on sustainability linked JOLCO with Stolt-Nielsen and FPG
10 August 2022 Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised ING Bank N.V. (“ING”) as agent and security agent and ING Bank N.V., Tokyo Branch (“ING…
Conveyancing sector notorious for heavy use of paper over digital technology
It’s a challenging time currently for the conveyancing sector. There are reports claiming a lack of legal staff are now behind the record 133 days a…
A new beginning for Cromwell Polythene Limited and CPR Manufacturing Limited
Owners of both Cromwell Polythene Limited and CPR Manufacturing Limited, Blacks Solicitors has come out in support of a reorganisation of shares for Vickers-Lee Holdings Limited.…
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Law firm Rollits hailed for successful charity event
Law firm Rollits LLP is being hailed by two of East Yorkshire’s most high-profile charities for their latest charity fundraising event. The celebrated annual charity golf…
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A Lawyers Advice For Keeping and Retaining Clients
What causes lawyers the most stress? In my experience over the years, I have discovered the 2 main stressors: time management and legal marketing Other questions…
Parent and teachers apply for judicial review of Holland Park School academy plans
A group of parents and teachers from Holland Park School in West London have applied for permission for a judicial review legal challenge against the Secretary…
Two new solicitors join mfg’s Telford office
Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered the team at its Telford office by adding two talented lawyers to its Private Client department. Specialists Gosia Bronisz-Handley…
WFW advises lenders on three sustainability-linked loan facilities for Ardmore
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised lenders on three new sustainability-linked loan facilities for Ardmore Shipping Corporation (“Ardmore”) signed in late July/early August 2022. The…
Arnold & Porter lawyers establish “KIND Europe” for client Kids in Need of Defense
Lawyers at Arnold & Porter recently assisted longstanding pro bono client Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) in establishing “KIND Europe” in Belgium. The establishment of…
G2 Legal promotes internally to help with business growth
G2 Legal, a leading legal recruitment company, last week announced multiple promotions to help deliver its plan for growth. Having joined G2 Legal in 2013, Andrew…
Campaigners challenge government regarding Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station
A pre-action protocol (PAP) letter has been penned by Campaigners against the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station. The campaigners have wrote to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng…
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