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Little slowdown in UK law firm mergers

UK law firm mergers have maintained a robust pace, with 121 mergers recorded in the past year, according to research by Hazlewoods, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers specialising in the legal profession.

Express Solicitors climbs to 70th in UK’s top 100 law firms

Manchester-based personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has continued its upward trajectory, moving from 80th to 70th place in The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list for 2024

Legal Aid statistics show rising demand in England and Wales

Recent legal aid statistics reveal a significant increase in representation orders and expenditures across courts in England and Wales for the period of April to June 2024, indicating a growing demand for legal services

Non-executive chair reappointment at GAD

The Government Actuary’s Department has reappointed Les Philpott as Non-Executive Director and Management Board Chair for three more years

personal injury discount rates updated

The personal injury discount rates in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been revised, impacting long-term injury damages

Harper James Expands Commercial Property Development Team

Harper James, a full-service commercial law firm focused on supporting entrepreneurial growth, has announced two key appointments in its commercial property practice. Abdi Ebrahimi has joined as Commercial Property Development Partner, while Michelle Noble comes on board as Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Faegre Drinker relocates London office to financial district

Faegre Drinker has moved its London office to the heart of the city's financial district at 8 Bishopsgate

Legal Services Board confirms rise to compensation fund levy

The Legal Services Board has approved a significant increase in the Compensation Fund contributions solicitors must pay