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Shakespeare Martineau advises on Alunet Group sale

Shakespeare Martineau has successfully guided the £32.8 million sale of Alunet Group to Eurocell Plc, enhancing market position and product offerings. The firm's strategic legal support was pivotal in restructuring the group and ensuring a smooth transaction. Catherine Moss, the corporate partner who led the deal, emphasised the importance of integrating with Eurocell: “This transaction represents a significant milestone for all parties involved. By joining Eurocell, Alunet Group is now part of a well-established, publicly-listed brand with national reach and a wider product range, which will ultimately enhance the services available to customers. The efficiencies and streamlined processes that come with being part of a larger organisation will enable the acquired companies to operate more effectively and scale more rapidly.”

Gilson Gray appoints Tim Harrison to lead private clients

Gilson Gray has appointed Tim Harrison as head of private client services across England, enhancing growth potential

Commorientes and joint tenancies

Mark Pawlowski examines the statutory presumption of survivorship under s.184 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and its potential for unfair outcomes in cases of simultaneous or uncertain deaths

Devonshires promotes three solicitors to partner

Devonshires has announced three new partner promotions, elevating its total number of partners to 65

Celebrating the UK’s best paralegals

The National Paralegal Awards invite entries to honour exceptional paralegals and their significant contributions across the UK

Fieldfisher announces 13 new partner promotions

Fieldfisher has promoted 13 lawyers to partnership roles, reflecting its commitment to recognising talent across offices

Supreme Court clarifies retrial jurisdiction

The Supreme Court's ruling in R v Layden highlights the importance of procedural compliance in retrials

Court rules on motorbike accident negligence

The High Court dismissed an appeal in a motorcycle accident case due to the rider's negligence