Euro vision
What do you get if you cross an Englishman, an Irishman, a Frenchman, an Albanian, a Spaniard, an Italian, a Dutchman, a German, a Russian…okay that’s enough.
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Independents’ day
While independent law firms are growing in popularity in Germany, making the move is not without its risks.
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RJW launches Hiscox-backed volume service for lawyers
Hiscox to underwrite compliance push for post-LSA era. Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) has moved a step closer to realising its post-Legal Services Act (LSA) ambitions by signing a deal with insurer Hiscox that will see it offer a Claims Direct-style service to a more specialised market.
Work Life Quiz: Philip Rainey, Tanfield Chambers
What’s your favourite film? Blade Runner.
Herbies and Lovells join Slaughters on Treasury’s go-to team
A trio of UK firms has won places on HM Treasury’s legal panel after competing with City rivals in a beauty parade.
Euro vision
What do you get if you cross an Englishman, an Irishman, a Frenchman, an Albanian, a Spaniard, an Italian, a Dutchman, a German, a Russian…okay that’s enough.
1
Independents’ day
While independent law firms are growing in popularity in Germany, making the move is not without its risks.
1
RJW launches Hiscox-backed volume service for lawyers
Hiscox to underwrite compliance push for post-LSA era. Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) has moved a step closer to realising its post-Legal Services Act (LSA) ambitions by signing a deal with insurer Hiscox that will see it offer a Claims Direct-style service to a more specialised market.
Work Life Quiz: Philip Rainey, Tanfield Chambers
What’s your favourite film? Blade Runner.
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Court sides with McDermott in Taylor Wessing privilege spat
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