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Shieldpay launches essential guide to escrow and paying agents for legal sector

The handbook aims to guide legal professionals on when to use these services, what to look for in a payments partner, and how the payment process works at every stage of the engagement

Clarke Willmott LLP advised on the sale of B&A Group to Heidelberg Materials UK.

The acquisition was managed by the firm’s Bristol office, with corporate partner Simon Thomas leading the legal team, assisted by solicitor Cormac Hayes. Financial aspects of the deal were handled by Bishop Fleming

Ellis Jones solicitors boosts litigation clout with latest higher courts advocate

Conor Maher, becomes the firm's third qualified Solicitor Advocate

Report shines light on ethnic group attainment gap in legal professional assessments

University of Exeter publishes report on behalf of SRA on causes of different levels of attainment for ethnic groups in legal professional assessments

MoJ increases Qualified Legal Representative fees by 10%

The Ministry of Justice has implemented secondary legislation to increase the fees that Qualified Legal Representatives (QLR) can claim by 10%

Support Through Court will launch a new free online video to help those who represent themselves in court to understand the process and gain confidence

Appearing in court for the first time is intimidating. Support Through Court aims to reduce the disadvantage of people facing the civil and family justice system without a lawyer and believes that no one should face court alone

Blacks expands its Holiday & Home Parks offering with new team members

Senior Associate Solicitor Andrew Foulds, Solicitor Alannah Crux, Associate Solicitor Anna Schiavetta, and Senior Associate Solicitor Annie Beaumont have joined the team, each bringing expertise relevant to the holiday and home parks sector

Ramsdens strengthens Yorkshire private wealth team with partner appointment

Ramsdens Solicitors, with 11 offices across Yorkshire, has bolstered its private wealth team by appointing James Knowles as a partner