Though there is an underlying note of caution about the long-term outlook among firms in Northern Ireland, lawyers in the province say they are engaged on the large amount of work generated before the ceasefire breakdown. However, others believe the ceasefire has not de facto broken in the province. They attributed this to the low […]
Alison Laferla reports 4-6 June Solicitors’ and Legal Office Exhibition at the Barbican Exhibition Centre, London. Call 0181 742 3399 for details. 5 June Norwel, the computer systems suppliers, is hosting an open day with talks, drinks and various events in Chiswell Street, close to the Solicitors and Legal Office Exhibition. Speakers include Charles Attlee, […]
If the feel-good factor is returning the profession, not everyone is experiencing it yet. The rising economic tide seems to have lifted some while others remain stranded. It is still difficult for new solicitors to find jobs due to the large numbers qualifying each year. And some general practices remain uneconomic even now. Over 80 […]
Applied Computer Expertise (Ace) is hoping for a breakthrough into solicitors’ practices with an adapted version of its Infinity practice management system. The firm has created a new position of sales and marketing manager to target the developing market. The post will be filled by Stephen Murphy, formerly a sales executive at legal software supplier […]
The Association of Legal Administrators, the US practice managers’ group, will hold a conference in London next month focusing on the business of managing a law firm in a global economy. ‘New trends in practice management’ will bring together specialists from the UK and the US to address topics including current trends in law firm […]
Judgment is expected later this year in a High Court damages claim over alleged negligent advice by solicitors SJ Berwin to pension trustees the Law Debenture Trust. The claim was over a lease-back scheme for 13 freehold factories. Under the scheme Burlington International Group Pension Scheme sold factories to Burlington Pension Trust and then leased […]
It is unlikely that any of the council members or officers surcharged at the conclusion of the Westminster ‘homes for votes’ inquiry will accept the penalty without challenge. And Dame Shirley Porter and her colleagues have a right of appeal against the decision of district auditor John Magill. But in hearing appeals from a local […]
Arthur Andersen and Garrett & Co were the first accountancy firm and law practice to form an association in the UK. Now Price Waterhouse and Arnheim & Co have followed their example, and it seems likely more will follow suit. It can only be a matter of time before all the Big Six accountancy firms […]
When is David Attenborough going to cover that natural phenomenon – the relationship between the lawyer and the accountant? The two professions are like animals who service each other’s needs and hunt prey on a co-operative basis while at the same time competing for the same prey and even hunting each other. It is a […]
Linklaters & Paines acted for Lloyds Bank which recently sold the freehold of 87 bank branches for £37 million to fund managers Olim.
Cameron Markby Hewitt acted for Chase Investment Bank and Lloyds Bank which were involved in the syndication of banking facilities to United News & Media
Nabarro Nathanson banking and finance consultant Michael Vann has left the firm after allegations he breached unspecified procedures. According to Nabarros senior partner David Bramson, Vann was asked to leave by the practice. He said the lawyer had “failed to comply with some of our internal procedures”. But he declined to disclose further details, apart […]