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Primary school children from inner-city areas across Leeds have been inspired by the future career opportunities available to them by engaging with legal firms from across…
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The Law News team covers the business of law in the UK: partner hires and promotions, law firm results and acquisitions, the deals firms advise on, and guidance from regulators and professional bodies such as the Law Society and the FCA. It has reported on the profession since 2022.
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RWK Goodman report CGT Lifeline being given to divorcing couples by government
A capital gains tax (CGT) lifeline has been announced by the government with the intention of allowing couples who are divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership…
Legal Insight
PLANNING AHEAD WHEN DEVELOPING MIXED-USE PREMISES
Landlords of mixed-use premises should engage in forward planning on the position of what are known as ‘qualifying tenants’ when it comes to eventually disposing of…
Law firm delighted to annouce new hire of experienced data analytics manager
Today Midlands based law firm Flint Bishop are delighted to annouce new manager Jamie Pearson who has been appointed to lead its data analytics team at…
Legal Insight
Immigration Laws and What’s Changed following the Pandemic and Brexit.
The UK economy is still recovering from the drastic effects following the pandemic as well as Brexit. According to research made in 2021, the economy has…
Financial Claims in England following a Divorce Abroad.
Author: Cate Silvester, Partner & Family Mediator, Warners Solicitors Even if you have obtained a divorce overseas there are still some cases where you are able…
Choosing a Family Solicitor and the First Meeting – What to Expect
Author: Matthew Aves, Partner & Family Mediator, Warners Solicitors Deciding to see a family lawyer is a very significant decision. It, and the reasons for it,…
Love Island slammed for contestant’s “controlling” and “coercive” behaviour
Love Island fever has struck the country once again, and whether you’re a fan or not it has been hard to avoid comments and articles surrounding…
Businesses urged to prepare for ‘Natasha’s Law’ by Specialist Food Safety Lawyer
Food businesses are being urged by a specialist food safety lawyer to be prepared for a new law dubbed ‘Natasha’s Law’ Following the tragic death of…
Maples Teesdale promotes 1 new partner and 2 of counsel
Maples Teesdale, boutique real estate firm, has promoted a new partner effective 1 June 2022 and two senior associates to Of Counsel. Commercial real estate specialist…
WFW advises Axpo on sale of 66 MW Italian wind project to Edison
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Axpo Services AG (“Axpo”) on the sale of a 66 MW onshore Italian wind farm to Edison Rinnovabili S.p.A.…
DR WRIGHT SUCCEEDS IN LIBEL ACTION AGAINST PODCASTER MCCORMACK
ONTIER LLP client, Dr Craig Wright, the inventor of Bitcoin - the world’s first functioning and successful electronic cash system - welcomes today’s judgment in so…
VWV Along With Several Partners Recognised in Leading International Private Wealth Guide
National law firm VWV and five of its Partners have been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022. Each year, Chambers & Partners releases…
Tony Jones QC called to the bar as Advocacy by Brodies adds two solicitor advocates to its growing set
Tony Jones QC, of UK and leading Scottish firm Brodies LLP, has been called to the bar in a ceremony conducted at the Middle Temple on…
Arnold & Porter Announces Expansion of Leading European Life Sciences Regulatory Practice with Opening of Amsterdam Office
• Partners Carla Schoonderbeek and Bart Jong join the Firm AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 1, 2022 — Arnold & Porter announced today that it will be opening an office…
TLT partners with Belmont Estate to restore nature, climate and community
UK law firm TLT has become Belmont’s first corporate partner, a Georgian estate on a mission to restore nature, climate and community through nature-based education, environmental…
Firms Demonstrates Expertise in Supporting Elderly Clients
Three colleagues in leading Thames Valley law firm Blandy & Blandy’s Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust team have gained a nationally accredited award that recognises their…
New guidance gives clarity on solicitors undertakings
Solicitors’ leaders today published guidance on how solicitors can best deal with the risks associated with accepting undertakings given by corporate entities such as companies and…
Warning ahead of register launch
Article by: Nick Mayo at The Law Society. Solicitors’ leaders are alerting lawyers to the impending launch of the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) which will…
Could mediation reduce court backlog?
Article by: Ruth Murphy at The Law Society. Improved access to mediation is positive though it may not be suitable in all cases, the Law Society…
Caution warning as register of overseas entities comes into force
Article by: Nick Mayo at The Law Society. Solicitors are being warned to exercise caution as the register of overseas entities (ROE) is launched on Monday…
CLARKE WILLMOTT CELEBRATES A YEAR AT NEW BIRMINGHAM OFFICE
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is celebrating a year at its new home in Birmingham’s Colmore Row. The firm moved from Edmund Street to 9…
WFW successfully defends MIE against ARERA Cds appeal
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) successfully represented Made in Energy (“MIE”), a highly regarded electricity and natural gas trading company belonging to the Canarbino Group, before…
WFW advises CACIB on US$65m multi-tranche term syndicated term loan for FINAV
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“CACIB”) acting as facility agent, security agent and mandated lead arranger for a…
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