Financings
Medway Power was advised by Norton Rose on the introduction of u160m of financing from the European Investment Bank
Litigation Disciplinary Tribunals 11/04/95
PRAN HANDA, self employed, unadmitted associate with London SW9 firms of Melichior & Co and Procaccini & Co at material times banned from working for any further solicitors without written consent from Law Society. Allegations substantiated that Handa misused money held by him on behalf of clients by using it for his own purposes and […]
In brief: New partner in Church Adams' expansion
Church Adams Tatham & Co, the London and Reigate practice, has recruited Patric Sankey-Barker as a partner to its company and commercial department. Sankey-Barker, who was previously with Waltons & Morse, is keen to play a major part in the continuing development of the department. Senior partner Gordon Jones, who also heads the company and […]
Council of Legal Education steps in to enforce costs order against ex-student
THE COUNCIL of Legal Education has pursued a costs order against a former student for the first time in its 143-year history. The order, made against mature student Cecilia Hulse, was announced by Mr Justice McPherson sitting as a Visitor to the Inns of Court. The CLE, which argued it had cost almost £34,000 to […]
In brief: Law Society voices support for PI report
Financings
Medway Power was advised by Norton Rose on the introduction of u160m of financing from the European Investment Bank
Litigation Disciplinary Tribunals 11/04/95
PRAN HANDA, self employed, unadmitted associate with London SW9 firms of Melichior & Co and Procaccini & Co at material times banned from working for any further solicitors without written consent from Law Society. Allegations substantiated that Handa misused money held by him on behalf of clients by using it for his own purposes and […]
In brief: New partner in Church Adams' expansion
Church Adams Tatham & Co, the London and Reigate practice, has recruited Patric Sankey-Barker as a partner to its company and commercial department. Sankey-Barker, who was previously with Waltons & Morse, is keen to play a major part in the continuing development of the department. Senior partner Gordon Jones, who also heads the company and […]
Council of Legal Education steps in to enforce costs order against ex-student
THE COUNCIL of Legal Education has pursued a costs order against a former student for the first time in its 143-year history. The order, made against mature student Cecilia Hulse, was announced by Mr Justice McPherson sitting as a Visitor to the Inns of Court. The CLE, which argued it had cost almost £34,000 to […]
Profession locks into Internet with dedicated on-line service
Lawyers who supply information to the Internet have been provided with their own Web site. Nick Lockett, a barrister at 10 King’s Bench Walk, has set up the Netlaw site, which provides information on a range of legal matters aimed at lawyers and the public. It includes newsletters on computer law, personal injury, and environmental […]
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Dentons dubs Warsaw partner its ‘chief mindfulness officer’
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Skyscanner’s former GC finds new role at Trustpilot
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Kennedys puts Sheffield leader in charge of global growth
After years of expansion worldwide, Kennedys has appointed its first global managing partner to take control of the firm’s global network of 37 offices.
Magic circle firms score lead roles on Greene King’s £2.7bn sale
Norton Rose Fulbright and two magic circle firms have landed mandates on the acquisition of pub chain Greene King by Hong Kong’s CK Assets.