Private Client
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NewsFamily firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
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NewsIn depth: Poor communication driving complaints, private client conference hears
Some solicitors are providing written information too late, or exceeding cost estimates without warning clients.
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NewsFirm employee paid estate monies into his own company
Private client executive faked a note from beneficiary supposedly approving transfers.
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NewsLPA firm investigated by BBC silent on legal action threat
Firm said last month it was considering suing the broadcaster, while denying allegations of misconduct.
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NewsLaw firm at centre of LPA allegations ‘may sue BBC’
Craybeck Law hits out at ’misleading and inaccurate’ BBC investigation into its use of lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsHigh Court throws out complaint over solicitor's 'settle' advice
Even if advice in bankruptcy mediation had been negligent, claimant failed to show it caused any loss.
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NewsPastures new for solicitor who spent 60 years at same firm
Patrick Burstall, 80, joins another legal practice after six decades at the firm founded by his father in 1946.
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NewsFirm made 'serious error' over oppressive private prosecution
Private prosecution specialist tried to ‘put a gloss’ on client’s ulterior motive, judges find.
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NewsLPA reforms 'will generate legal services competition'
Government-backed bill will allow chartered legal executives to certify a copy of a power of attorney.
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NewsMoJ opts against payment reform to Mental Capacity Act
Legislation will not be changed to make it easier for parents to access matured child savings accounts.
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NewsMoJ backs lasting power of attorney bill
Law Society says legislation should include express consideration of donor's capacity.
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NewsCity firm sees off £1.3m negligence claim form
'All the difference in the world' agreeing an extension and inviting one after service date had expired, judge observes.
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NewsSolicitor suspended over supercar failures
Practitioner failed to prevent his firm’s client account being used as a banking facility by a Saudi prince.
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NewsUpbeat Fladgate reports record revenue growth
Top 100 firm posts 30% growth in revenue to £66.5m for 2021/22, unaudited results show.
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NewsMinister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions
James Cleverly names Peters & Peters and W Legal.
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NewsRussian firm shuts London office over Ukraine invasion
Ivanyan & Partners to close premises ‘following the shocking developments in Ukraine last week’, departing partner says.
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NewsNorton Rose tells lawyers: no ‘external commentary’ on Russian sanctions
Global firm says it has ‘appropriate risk management policies in place' and keeps all relationships under review.
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NewsSolicitors could be forced down digital route on LPAs
MoJ and Office of Public Guardian consult on plans for ‘mainly digital service’.