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Shoosmiths strengthens real estate team with new partner

Shoosmiths has appointed Simon Collis as Partner in its Real Estate practice, enhancing its capabilities in London

DeepIP secures $40 million funding round

DeepIP has successfully completed a $25 million Series B funding round, reaching a total of $40 million raised, as it aims to standardise AI-driven patent operations in a rapidly evolving market.

Challenging solicitors’ bills: lessons from Biggar v Howard Kennedy

A recent SCCO ruling clarifies when clients can challenge solicitors’ bills and the threshold for “special circumstances”

Cumbrian law firms unify for improved services

Cumbrian law firms Bendles Solicitors and Gaynham King & Mellor are merging to enhance client services

Haynes Boone appoints William Cecil as UK general counsel

Haynes Boone has named William Cecil as UK General Counsel, highlighting the firm’s London growth and international operations expansion

Penningtons Manches Cooper boosts medical negligence team

Leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has strengthened its medical negligence practice with the appointment of Robert Dransfield as a partner in their London office

CLC launches fast-track route for graduates

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has introduced a streamlined qualification path for law graduates interested in conveyancing and probate careers

Tribunal to decide Addison Lee compensation

An employment tribunal is assessing total compensation for over 900 drivers claiming worker status amid contrasting figures from various parties involved in the case