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Gateley Legal advises LDC on partnership

Gateley Legal has assisted LDC in forming a strategic partnership with Frankham Group to enhance growth prospects

False allegations harm victims and justice

A criminal defence lawyer highlights the detrimental impact of false accusations in the UK justice system

Major law firm caught in scam

A leading UK law firm, KP Law, faces a fraud scare as scammers impersonate them to solicit personal information from the public. The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a warning regarding fraudulent cold calls made in KP Law's name, falsely promising compensation for Personal Contract Purchase car finance claims.

Taylor Wessing boosts competition practice with expert

Taylor Wessing has appointed Stephen Whitfield as a partner, enhancing its Competition practice significantly

Slater Heelis recruits for property teams

Law firm Slater Heelis has enhanced its property team with two new solicitor appointments in Manchester

Jacksons strengthens team with new partner

Jacksons has appointed award-winning lawyer David Adams as partner to enhance growth and innovation in law

Halborg v Solicitors Regulation Authority: suspension upheld after sustained unmeritorious litigation

A solicitor who subjected courts to years of unmeritorious applications and attracted multiple civil restraint orders has failed in his High Court appeal against a 12-month suspension.

Perrin v North Devon District Council: planning permission quashed on grounds of apparent bias and inadequate reasons

Planning permission for open market dwelling quashed after apparent bias and flawed reasoning found.