In a survey of businesses in the north east, conducted by Newcastle firm Dickinson Dees in conjunction with accountants Coopers & Lybrand, 92 per cent of those approached admitted to late payment of their bills. Dickinsons senior partner Graham Wright said: “It is hoped that by making people more aware of the problems of late payment of debt we can help to bring about a business culture which looks towards profitability for all, and which sees payment on time as the norm rather than unusual.”
Inspectors to probe chambers training
CHAMBERS will for the first time be exposed to Bar Council inspection visits as part of a new scheme to improve the quality of pupillage training. Under the scheme, approved at a Bar Council meeting on 26 July, Bar Council inspection teams, headed by senior members of the Bar, will monitor the quality of the […]
