The outspoken thoughts of one of the UK’s top lawyers Lord Sumption, will be closely listened to when he delivers key lectures on the BBC next year.The broadcaster announced Lord Sumption, the snowy and wild haired former academic and QC, as delivering the renowned Reith Lectures on its Radio 4 next year in a series […]
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MAJORITY OF CLAIMS ARE VALUED AT UP TO £5,000 BUT MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT HAPPY ABOUT TAKING THESE CLAIMS ON THEMSELVESThe 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
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peter Harris* Family law matters can be some of the most stressful and emotional experiences we go through in our lives. This makes the task of choosing the right family lawyer one which demands careful thought and research.According to the old adage, “you can’t choose your family.” You can however choose the lawyer or solicitors
Obtaining free legal advice from friends and family members who happen to be lawyers is one thing – but what about law firms seeking to employ unpaid lawyers to provide paid-for advice?The situation emerged with Birmingham law firm Smart Solicitors’ posting an advertisement to recruit five paralegals for its office. Posted on the Indeed law
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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1482333351514{background-image: url(http://www.lawfuel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hero-section-with-white-content-3481.jpg?id=100660) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If nothing else, the #Metoo movement has focused attention on sexual harassment in the legal profession at almost every level – including the UK’s recent enquiry that heard about the drink-fueled culture leading to a ‘surge’ in sexual misconduct.The increase in
April Arslan is not used to waiting around . . for anything. The Melbourne-based lawyer running her own firm, Arslan Lawyers, has an international client base working with top senior barristers in high-end commercial litigation.LawFuel spoke with April about her new app, Law-Whiz, designed to remove the divide between barrister and solicitor and more particularly
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The reporting season for London’s Magic Circle firms has started with some mouth-watering figures emerging, lead by Freshfields’ partner pay packets.So what are the numbers?Leading the field with profit per equity partner (PEP) are Freshfields – £1.73 millionAllen & Overy – £1.64 millionClifford Chance – £1.6 million.All firms displayed revenue increases, ranging from four percent
Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has celebrated its recent move to a bigger office in London with a Summer in the City reception.Over 150 people gathered for the event at 5 Helen’s Place, the company’s new base near Bishopsgate and the iconic Gherkin building.Speaking at the gathering, chief exec Stephen Rosser said the relocation from 1 Chancery
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LONDON, FRANKFURT, DUBLIN — Zeidler Legal Services, a technology-driven law firm, today announced its launch of Global Knowledge Hub, a new high-tech service for asset managers to keep up-to-date with legal and regulatory requirements for registering and marketing funds across borders.Arne Zeidler, Managing Director and Founder of Zeidler Legal Services said, “We see this as
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Clifford Chance has advised a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of CK Asset Holdings Limited on the £1 billion acquisition of 100% of 5 Broadgate, London from British Land and GIC. The landmark building which is located in the heart of the City of London was developed in 2015 and covers more than 700,000 sq ft. 5
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