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Axiom Ince acquires Plexus

Axiom Ince has acquired Plexus Legal, which was previously in administration, for an undisclosed sum, the firm announced on 7 July

UK and Japan sign historic legal commitment

The two nations have signed the first-ever Memorandum of Cooperation on Justice issues in Tokyo

CILEX and solicitor apprenticeships to receive equal funding

The Department for Education has announced that CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) apprenticeships will receive the same level of funding as solicitor apprenticeships

Lords concludes scrutiny of economic crime bill

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill had its third reading on Tuesday 4 July

UK government examines privacy and data harnessing

A government committee launched an inquiry this week into how government and public bodies collect and analyse data, and opportunities for reform of the current system.  

New SFO head named

Attorney General Victoria Prentis has announced that Nick Ephgrave QPM will be the new director of the UK's Serious Fraud Office

FCA investigates Crispin Odey

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is looking into whether hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is a 'fit and proper person' to work in financial services

Kings Chambers adds new member

Manchester barristers set Kings Chambers is continuing to grow following the arrival of personal injury and clinical negligence barrister Victoria Heyworth