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25 Jan 2019

Hidden dangers

The SRA's new handbook may be leaner but the move towards more outcomes-based regulation could bring further uncertainty for solicitors and confusion for the public. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

24 Jan 2019

Fighting to retain standards

New price transparency rules could lead to a race to the bottom, warns David Kirwan

24 Jan 2019

Price transparency: it's about the wiggle room

New price transparency requirements have to be a positive development for law firms, but there is still an issue about unexpected costs, says Russell Conway

22 Jan 2019

Knights acquires Cummins

Listed firm Knights has added Leicester-based Cummins Solicitors Limited to its growing list of acquisitions.

9 Jan 2019

Consolidators look to mid-tier firms

Small to medium-size firms looking to attract investment may be encouraged by news from the likes of Gordon Dadds and Simpson Millar at the close of 2018.

13 Sept 2017

The power of leadership in legal practices

Firms too often make the mistake of filling leadership roles based on seniority rather than the ability to take the business forward, writes David Cliff

11 Sept 2017

Revenues drop at one in five mid-sized firms

'Disappointing' to see regional firms' WIP days trail behind City counterparts

8 Sept 2017

Good instructions yield good results

A close working relationship between solicitor and expert will benefit both sides, explains Sandy Mackay