The former head of global legal giant Baker McKenzie’s London office is facing prosecution for alleged sexual harassment, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said today with the former chief and his former firm instructing partners at law firms Kingsley Napley and RadcliffesLeBrasseur to represent them. Gary Senior, who left the firm last year, has been referred to … [Read more...]
Creating Largest, Listed UK Law Firm
Gordon Dadds LLP agreed to merge with Ince & Co 29/10/2018 We are pleased to announce that the members of Ince & Co International LLP have approved the terms of a merger with Gordon Dadds LLP to create Ince Gordon Dadds LLP, the UK’s largest listed law firm. The parties are now engaged in the detailed contract negotiations and are aiming for completion by 31 … [Read more...]
UK Personal Injury Consumer Research Report 2018
MAJORITY OF CLAIMS ARE VALUED AT UP TO £5,000 BUT MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT HAPPY ABOUT TAKING THESE CLAIMS ON THEMSELVES The latest consumer research findings from IRN Research show that a clear majority of claim payouts - 65% - are up to £5,000, and these would fall under the new small claims limit set to be introduced in 2020. However, only 20% of survey respondents would … [Read more...]
Looking For a UK Law Job? It Pays To Be Posh
It pays to be posh if you're looking for a top UK law job. A private education will secure you a better paid law job in the UK, a new survey has shown. A 'conscious or unconscious bias' exists in favour of those students who studied at private schools compared to state-schooled students, the survey shows. The survey from Chambers Student showed that “privately educated … [Read more...]
Barrister Charlotte Proudman’s Expose on Sexism in Chambers
Barrister Charlotte Proudman, 27, became the centre-piece in a legal and social storm in Britain in September, following her allegations of sexism over her LinkedIn profile pics. Now, she's back. Or, at least The Times have a piece on the young barrister, who is currently holidaying in Haiti, after she made her accusations regarding the City legal heavyweight Alexander … [Read more...]
UK Law Firms Face Collapse
Many UK law firms are facing collapse, according to a report in the Financial Times. The UK industry, hard hit by legal aid cuts, a prolonged financial downturn and the banning of personal injury referral fees, is looking at a situation where many of the 11,000 firms will either close or face supervision by the Solicitors' Regulatory Authority over concerns regarding their … [Read more...]
No Win No Fee Cases Make British Lawyers Rich
The No Win No Fee system has suffered its share of criticism among many, but the big money wins for some British law firms has seen their cases against the National Health Service provide some massive fees for their principals. Suing the NHS has made £35 Million (US52 million ) for five UK law firms on the 'no win, no fee' system. Leading the charge for the British … [Read more...]