DWF to build international capability through merger with Germany’s BridgehouseLaw
To further its client-led international expansion, Leeds-based legal business DWF is to acquire German international commercial law firm BridgehouseLaw on 1st January 2016.
Driven by...
Law firm signs up to anti-ambulance chasers’ charter
A regional law firm has signed up to an industry initiative aimed at putting a stop to unethical marketing practices such as cold calling...
Quarterly tax return plan will hurt business, says FSB
Plans requiring small businesses to move from annual to quarterly digital tax reporting by 2020 will cause problems for small firms, according to the...
Pure Legal picks up Pryers Solicitors in York
Pure Legal, the alternative business structure set up by Phil Hodgkinson, has made its first purchase of a law firm. Pure has bought Pryers,...
Northern Powerhouse means a great deal for Lincoln
Lincolnshire County Council has welcomed the Government's announcement to upgrade rail services in the North of England – a move which includes improvements to...
US legal brand strengthens UK presence with Wakefield acquisition
LegalZoom Legal Services, the UK arm of the US legal brand, has agreed to acquire Beaumont Legal, a law firm based in Wakefield, Yorkshire.
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Irwin Mitchell CFO runs marathon to boost charity funds
Staff at law firm Irwin Mitchell have handed a cheque for £3,507 to the Wetherby based charity, Martin House Children’s Hospice.
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Government plans could stall growth of Personal Injury firms
The growth of Personal Injury firms could be severely affected if government proposals to clamp down on personal injury limits go ahead.
The Law Society has...
Lawyers recognised for legal expertise in leading law directory
Rollits LLP has enhanced its credentials as a leading regional law firm, with eight senior lawyers being recognised as ‘Leaders in their Field’ according...
Employers learn how to deal with social media in the workplace
Businesses and HR professionals from across the region have attended Andrew Jackson's HR Breakfast to hear about the latest strategies to deal with social...
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