CJEU: Member states can block external investment in law firms
Dec 20, 2024 · EU states may prohibit external investment in law firms, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has held. Restricting freedom of establishment and free movement of …
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1 day ago · The SDT has taken the unusual step of rejecting a solicitor’s admissions that he should have done more due diligence on £24m paid into his firm’s client account. The …
Wills and probate market expands despite number of firms falling
Dec 17, 2024 · Big increases in grants of representation and powers of attorney (POA) applications have increased the growth rate of the wills and probate market to 7% this year …
Broadfield UK goes live as founder of international law firm
Dec 3, 2024 · Southern England firm BDB Pitmans yesterday became Broadfield UK, the founder member of a planned international law firm supported by a global management consultancy.. …
Supreme Court: clients must agree specific costs deductions
Oct 23, 2024 · Solicitors cannot deduct their costs from a client’s damages without their agreement to the precise amount, the Supreme Court ruled today. It overturned the Court of …
SRA warns law firms about misleading use of ‘no win, no fee’
Dec 19, 2024 · Law firms need to be careful in marketing their services as ‘no win, no fee’, and in how they attract clients, especially in high-volume claims work, the Solicitors Regulation …
Fine for conveyancer who acted for lenders and himself
Nov 8, 2024 · A solicitor who acted for lenders in conveyancing transactions without telling them he was also acting for himself and family members has been fined £12,500.
SRA closes down four law firms in two days - Legal Futures
Aug 23, 2024 · The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has closed down four law firms this week, two of which were both consumer claim practices in Liverpool.
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Whiplash tariff set to rise 15% as Mahmood finally publishes review
Nov 22, 2024 · The whiplash tariff is set to increase by around 15%, the government announced yesterday, reflecting inflation since it was introduced in 2021 and including a ‘buffer’ to take …