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DWF revenue jumps to £236m ahead of stock exchange float
DWF has added 18% to its top line as the thrusting national operator gears up to become the largest UK law firm float yet. Revenue at the top 25 firm …
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Government letter reveals conditions of ex-SFO boss Green’s Slaughter and May role
Following the much-anticipated confirmation of David Green’s move to Slaughter and May earlier this week, a government document has revealed the extent of limitations on the ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) …
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Bircham Dyson Bell and Pitmans seek reversal of revenue fortunes with £52m merger bid
The partnerships at City law firm Bircham Dyson Bell (BDB) and Reading-headquartered Pitmans will this month vote on a proposed merger to create a £50m-plus firm. A merger would be …
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News round-up, 12 September
Need help with commercial awareness? The Lex 100 rounds up some interesting news stories from around the web. 1. Morrisons faces employment tribunal claim over equal pay [via The Guardian] …
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‘Natural fit’ – Slaughters confirms long-anticipated hire of ex-SFO boss Green
Slaughter and May’s high-profile move for former Serious Fraud Office (SFO) director David Green QC has finally been confirmed, following a drawn-out regulatory approval process. Green will join the firm …
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Claimant law firm SPG Law sets up shop in Liverpool
US claimant law firm Sanders Phillips Grossman has launched a new British firm, SPG Law. The firm was launched on 7 September 2018 and is based in Liverpool. SPG Law …
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‘Litigation finance is here to stay’: Former A&O senior partner Morley joins Vannin ahead of IPO
Fast-growing litigation funder Vannin Capital has appointed former Allen & Overy senior partner David Morley as chair ahead of a planned IPO on the London Stock Exchange. The company announced …
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Real estate solicitor to represent Great Britain in the World Triathlon Grand Final
A real estate solicitor at law firm Aaron & Partners in Chester is taking extra-curricular activities to the next level. Stephanie King, a solicitor at law firm Aaron & Partners …
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Forsters and Farrer & Co up NQ and trainee salaries
Trainees and newly-qualified (NQ) solicitors at Mayfair-based Forsters (pictured) and Lincoln’s Inn-based Farrer & Co have seen their salaries rise. Farrer & Co trainees will now earn £38,000 in their …
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Events round-up (September – December 2018)
Embarking on a career in law is a major investment – both in terms of time and money. It’s important to get as much information as possible about the various …
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