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Hugh James unveils the brand in Manchester following acquisition

Hugh James, a top 100 law firm, has unveiled a new-look Manchester office with the firm’s name and logo, 13 months after it completed an acquisition of Potter Rees Dolan (PRD)

Clarks legal panel

Leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been appointed to the panel of legal advisors for footwear manufacturer and retailer, Clarks, to support the management of their national retail portfolio and is one of the two firms dealing with legal matters throughout England and Wales

Major merger enables law firm to expend its reach in the South East

Law firm Cripps is pleased to announce a merger with PDT Solicitors, a leading commercial law firm based in Horsham, West Sussex. This strategic move is set to expand Cripps’ presence in the South East, particularly enhancing its corporate law and commercial real estate offering.

Green Pledge Challenge

Chris Packham has filed a High Court legal challenge to the Government for abandoning statutory green pledges made in its latest carbon budget to keep the UK on target for net zero

Ministry of Defence Legal Fees

During its most recent financial year the MoD spent £20 million fighting injured soldiers’ claims for compensation

Carey Olsen maintains position as leading offshore law firm for London Stock Exchange clients

Carey Olsen has maintained its position as the leading offshore law firm for London Stock Exchange (LSE) clients in the latest edition of the Corporate Advisers Ranking Guides (CARG), which shows the firm advises 86 clients – more than double the number of the next nearest offshore firm

Local born barrister secures future of Scunthorpe United

Boutique law firm Wildcat Law has acted for the board of Scunthorpe United FC in their £3 million purchase of the Glanford Park stadium and grounds from former owner, Peter Swann

Stowe Family Law announces the acquisition of Crisp & Co Solicitors

Stowe Family Law (Stowe) announced that it has acquired Crisp & Co Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, with 17 offices across England, including Kingston, Central London and Manchester