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FBC Manby Bowdler spearheads action plan to open up law

A major new campaign to open up a career in the law to more people has been launched in Parliament

Corrs advises Saint-Gobain on A$4.3 billion CSR acquisition

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, guides Saint-Gobain SA (SGO:PAR) on its A$4.3 billion acquisition of CSR Limited (ASX:CSR), marking a strategic entry into Australia's thriving construction sector

Hall & Wilcox, led by John Bassilios, advises Adatree on the sale of shares to Fat Zebra

Adatree's CEO, Jill Berry, acknowledges the pivotal role of Hall & Wilcox in their growth and successful exit, emphasising the firm's unwavering support through challenges and opportunities

Limited Participation: Just 31 law firms register as UK-Regulated Agents for Overseas Entity Verification

This represents less than 0.5% of the total law firms in the region, as accountancy firms dominate the landscape with over 50% of professional verifiers

UK regulated firms urged to prioritise sanctions checks amidst escalating measures

Martin Cheek, Managing Director of SmartSearch, highlights the urgency for UK regulated firms to conduct sanctions checks following the imposition of 50 new sanctions on Russian individuals and businesses

Harper Collins apologises and compensates Emmy Tayler in libel case

Emmy Tayler, represented by Mark Manley of Manleys Solicitors, secures vindication and damages in defamation case against Harper Collins

Changing tides: Dramatic drop in divorces reflects shifting marriage attitudes

Introduction of 'No Fault Divorce' sees a 30% decrease in divorces in 2022, signalling changing marital perspectives

Clarke Willmott facilitates smooth MBO for Total Merchandise

National law firm plays pivotal role in Management Buy Out, ensuring seamless transition for award-winning promotional business