Flotations
Lawrence Graham advised transport investment company The Hansom Group on its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Brough Skerret Law Partnership advised nominated adviser
In brief: Johnnie Cochran speaks in UK
The Society of Black Lawyers has confirmed that OJ Simpson defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran will be speaking at a conference on 18 November. The high profile attorney is set to speak at the Commonwealth Institute and later that day at the SBL’s West Midlands chapter meeting. Tickets for the Birmingham events can be obtained from […]
When charity ends up in court
A ROW between two charities has given rise to a landmark ruling in the High Court Chancery Division. The battle centres on a dispute over names between two organisations who raise cash to help the fight against diabetes. The 60-year-old, 150,000- member British Diabetic Association which has 450 groups nationwide challenged another charitable organisation calling […]
Lowe bows out with rebuke to critics
DEPARTING Solicitors Complaints Bureau head Veronica Lowe has defended her record with an upbeat forecast for the future of complaints handling. Lowe stood down from her post this week with the news that demand for inspections of solicitors’ accounts was falling and contributions to the compensation fund were likely to be lower next year. “The […]
Police and Law Society declare ceasefire
Flotations
Lawrence Graham advised transport investment company The Hansom Group on its flotation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Brough Skerret Law Partnership advised nominated adviser
In brief: Johnnie Cochran speaks in UK
The Society of Black Lawyers has confirmed that OJ Simpson defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran will be speaking at a conference on 18 November. The high profile attorney is set to speak at the Commonwealth Institute and later that day at the SBL’s West Midlands chapter meeting. Tickets for the Birmingham events can be obtained from […]
When charity ends up in court
A ROW between two charities has given rise to a landmark ruling in the High Court Chancery Division. The battle centres on a dispute over names between two organisations who raise cash to help the fight against diabetes. The 60-year-old, 150,000- member British Diabetic Association which has 450 groups nationwide challenged another charitable organisation calling […]
Lowe bows out with rebuke to critics
DEPARTING Solicitors Complaints Bureau head Veronica Lowe has defended her record with an upbeat forecast for the future of complaints handling. Lowe stood down from her post this week with the news that demand for inspections of solicitors’ accounts was falling and contributions to the compensation fund were likely to be lower next year. “The […]
Mishcons raids property firm
LONDON firm Mishcon De Reya is taking on four lawyers from the West End property firm Rabin Leacock Lipman. But at the same time four Mishcons equity partners are leaving: Brian Hepworth (litigation), Peter Armstrong (media), Graham Stedman and Paul Salmon (company). The Rabin Leacock move is Mishcon’s second acquisition of property lawyers in a […]
Fintech start-up builds legal team with first GC
The former general counsel of MarketInvoice Simon Coles has joined fintech start-up Capital On Tap as its first legal head. Capital On Tap provides tech-driven funding facilities to SMEs and enables customers to access instant funding to grow their business. Before his stint as general counsel at cashflow finance provider MarketInvoice, which ended last year, […]
Law Society to quiz tech pros on use of algorithms in UK justice system
The Law Society has organised an evidence session to explore the use of algorithms in the justice system. Members of the Law Society of England and Wales Public Policy Commission will take evidence on July 25 from tech, government, commercial and human rights experts in an effort to understand whether the use of algorithms should […]
Withers re-elects Robertson for fourth stint as CEO
Withers managing director Margaret Robertson has been re-elected for a fourth term, following a successful reign overseeing the internationalisation of the British firm. Following the uncontested election, Robertson will remain as CEO for a three-year term, until 2021. The firm’s 2016/17 financials revealed an eight per cent growth in revenue from £161.5m to £174.5m. Withers also promoted […]
Linklaters and Eversheds lead in ongoing BA pensions dispute
Eversheds Sutherland has secured a decision to appeal a landmark High Court judgment for the pension trustees of the Linklaters-represented British Airways, which could see the airline pay out up to £12m in benefits. In a two-against-one decision, Lord Justice Patten dismissed the appeal while Lord Justices Lewison and Peter Jackson both elected to permit […]
Arrest warrant issued for Eurasian Resources Group CEO in SFO investigation
In the wake of the decade’s most important case concerning legal privilege, an arrest warrant has been issued against the CEO of the Eurasian Natural Resource Corporation (ENRC)’s parent company as part of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing investigation into a string of allegations. The warrant was issued against Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) CEO Benedikt […]
Riverview gifts its AI to charity to help City lawyers do more pro bono
KIM technology will speed up triage and referral to pro bono lawyers by enabling efficient collection of client information