The Law Society is to send a letter to all MPs and peers today expressing the view that the Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine of Lairg's decision to withdraw legal aid from all non-family civil claims is a restriction of access to justice for the poor and for those who want to bring complex cases. The letter has been jointly drawn up by the Law Society, consumer associations and advice groups.
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Palmer Wheeldon advised property developer Dean Corporation on its £10m placing and open offer on the London Stock Exchange. Lewis Silkin advised the sponsor John East & Partners and Taylor Joynson Garrett acted for Hong Kong-listed property company First Shanghai which took a stake in the company.