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Government Paid Slaughters Nearly £3M in August, Data Reveals

The figure includes a share of £800,000 for legal advice on the government's ferry contracts.
2 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Delays Partner Profits Payout

The firm failed to hit billing targets earlier this year.
2 minute read

International Edition

Inter-Office Rifts, Increased Costs for Clients and Problems Hiring – Lawyers Share Their Biggest No-Deal Brexit Fears

"The consequences for any firm that is not prepared for the worst could be quite severe," says one lawyer, as industry figures reveal their worst-case Brexit scenarios.
6 minute read

International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Faces Counterclaim in £6M Unpaid Fees Case

The firm has been chasing trustees connected with property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz for unpaid legal fees.
2 minute read

International Edition

Top 50 Firms Have £5.6BN Of Unpaid Client Invoices

Research shows that the legal sector is operating on a thinly-capitalised model that leaves it vulnerable to market shocks.
6 minute read

International Edition

Slaughters Set For Over £6M in Fees For Failed Takeover Bid

The magic circle firm led for Non-Standard Finance on its failed £1.3 billion takeover of Provident Financial.
2 minute read

International Edition

Hill Dickinson Partner Latest to be Referred to SDT

The allegations against telecoms head include sending false reports of her financial performance to a recruiter.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Looks to Scrap Billable Hours As Appraisal Metric

The firm is piloting a scheme to move away from basing lawyer compensation on the metric.
2 minute read

International Edition

A&O Consulting Arm Secures Role on KPMG Inquiry

The firm is advising the FRC as a government select committee publishes a report scrutinising audit processes.
3 minute read

International Edition

'The bills are huge' – law firms rake in £6.5m in fees on retail administrations

High Street failures such as BHS and House of Fraser generate high fees for the likes of Jones Day, Clifford Chance, DLA and Kirkland
3 minute read

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