A LONDON firm is being sued by a former client who claims it allowed a damages action to be automatically struck out. Former plumber George Kersey says he hired Islington firm Trott & Gentry to pursue an action against Imperial London Hotels after an accident left him unable to work. A writ issued at the […]
The Simkins Partnership has appointed a new partner to its film and television department. Antony Gostyn, a specialist in screen law, has in the past worked with Channel 4 and Carlton Television. He was previously head of the media group at D J Freeman.
The Commission for Racial Equality is to carry out an investigation into the extent of religious discrimination. It has teamed up with the UK Action Committee on Islamic Affairs and other Muslim organisations to appeal for evidence of cases to be forwarded.
A NEWLY-published league table of the country’s top legal advisers to charities has highlighted the increasing importance of voluntary sector business to law firms. Firms with experienced specialists in the charity area are taking advantage of a burgeoning market, according to the analysis from this year’s ‘Henderson Top 2000 Charities Directory’. The table, which covers […]
The new Crawford’s City league tables show a significant increase in the number of corporate clients among the top ten City law firms, reflecting the rush of new companies to market during 1994. The top ten firms had 20 more company clients this year compared with 1994. Yet the increase in the number of quoted […]
The Association of Women Solicitors is holding a one-day conference on strategies for career success at the London Guildhall University on 29 April. The conference will include a panel discussion and question and answer session, a workshop on career management and advice and practical information on career planning. For further information on the event, which […]
NABARRO Nathanson is set to establish a presence in Brussels, only months after its prospective merger partner Turner Kenneth Brown closed its doors in the city. One of the largest commercial practices in the UK, Nabarros will use the office as a base for its regulatory activities. The project, overseen by the partner in charge […]
Garrett & Co is still in talks over plans to open up a new office in Birmingham. The Arthur Andersen-associated firm announced its intention to move into Birmingham in January. Senior partner Julia Chain says the firm is talking to lawyers interested in setting up an office there, but has nothing to announce yet. Chain […]
Palmer Wheeldon solicitor Jane Lichtenstein has won a “landmark” victory after a six-year legal battle, which could benefit thousands of farmers. The Court of Appeal last week judged in favour of her client, a Lincolnshire farmer. The decision allows farmers of tenancies created before 1984 who farm in partnership with their children to pass the […]
Ex-barrister Rudy Narayan is awaiting a Tribunal Court judgement on whether he can force three judges to appear before an industrial tribunal to defend their decision to disbar him. Disbarred in July 1994 following a disciplinary tribunal of the Inns of Court, Narayan claims unfavourable treatment under sections 11 and 12 of the Race Relations […]
S J BERWIN & Co tax specialist Kay Butler is set to join London practice Olswang to become its head of tax. Her move follows hard on the heels of corporate finance partner Graeme Levy’s move to 20-partner Olswang from SJ Berwin which was announced in January. A statement issued by Olswang on Friday confirmed […]
Leading equality lawyers have set up a new organisation to improve the legal advice offered to people claiming to be victims of discrimination, harassment or abuse. The Discrimination Law Association was launched at a conference opened by Diane Abbott MP and attended by solicitors, barristers, the Commission for Racial Equality and the Equal Opportunities Commission.