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2 Oct 2024

Families face probate delays due to US acquisitions

Families of deceased shareholders are experiencing significant delays in share liquidation caused by US acquisitions of UK and European companies

1 Oct 2024

Philip Shiner pleads guilty to fraud

Former solicitor Philip Shiner has admitted to three counts of fraud, facing sentencing in December

1 Oct 2024

Browne Jacobson announces equalised family policies

Browne Jacobson introduces equal paternity, co-parent, and adoption leave policies, promoting gender equality and work-life balance

1 Oct 2024

Legal Aid crisis hits abuse survivors

Domestic abuse survivors are increasingly forced to represent themselves in court due to legal aid inaccessibility.

1 Oct 2024

Hanning becomes first cilex lawyer appointed a recorder

Nick Hanning has made history as the first CILEX Lawyer appointed to the role of Recorder, enabling him to preside in the County, Family, or Crown Court with similar jurisdiction to a circuit judge

30 Sept 2024

Little slowdown in UK law firm mergers

UK law firm mergers have maintained a robust pace, with 121 mergers recorded in the past year, according to research by Hazlewoods, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers specialising in the legal profession.

30 Sept 2024

Legal Aid statistics show rising demand in England and Wales

Recent legal aid statistics reveal a significant increase in representation orders and expenditures across courts in England and Wales for the period of April to June 2024, indicating a growing demand for legal services

30 Sept 2024

Non-executive chair reappointment at GAD

The Government Actuary’s Department has reappointed Les Philpott as Non-Executive Director and Management Board Chair for three more years

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