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9 in 10 small law firms optimistic about future despite financial headwinds, NatWest survey finds

Published today (1st September), NatWest's ninth Legal Report looks at the financial health of 68 SME law firms

WFW advises BW Energy on US$80m prepayment facility for Golfinho oil field offshore Brazil

Watson Farley & Williams advised BW Energy on offtake arrangements and Mattos Filhos acted as Brazilian legal counsel, advising BW Energy on acquisition documentation and intercompany financing arrangements

CMP Legal Shortlisted for Small Business of the Year Award

CMP Legal, a leading niche commercial law firm that specialises in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and employment law has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the Small Business of the Year Award at the East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women Awards 2023

Thrive Law bolsters core team

Leeds-based Thrive Law has expanded its core team with two new appointments.

Family of father who died after hospital discharge reach million pound settlement

The wife and two young children of a man who died after a heart attack have reached a £975,000 settlement with a Wakefield hospital trust that incorrectly discharged him

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.

‘Lawyer bashing’ – the government’s misplaced focus

The Home Office's crackdown on "crooked" immigration lawyers suppresses genuine legal challenges, says Rubin Italia

Carey Olsen advises Mountain Protocol on obtaining Bermuda digital asset business licence

Partners Steven Rees Davies and Matthew Grigg advised on the licence application, with the assistance of counsel Charissa Ball and associate Michelle Meyer.