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New code to drive efficiencies in PFI projects
Image source: OiMax A new code of conduct has been published for organisations involved in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and Public Finance Initiatives (PFI). The Treasury’s voluntary code sets...
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North West law firm cheered for property expertise
Image source: Håkan Dahlström North West law firm, Birchall Blackburn Law, has been named as a national expert in the process of buying and selling houses. The firm, which has offices in Cheshire,...
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FCA slap biggest ever fine on sole trader
Image source: KellyB. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its biggest ever fine for a sole trader, following a several ‘sale and rent back’ transactions. Birmingham’s Gurpreet Singh...
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Newcastle law firm acquire regional rival
Newcastle law firm Sintons has acquired another regional rival, in a move the firm says will create one of the strongest divorce and family law units in the North. Lowthian Gray will relocate from its...
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MTL Group to work with BDO Sheffield office
Image source: DaveBleasdale Business advisory firm, BDO’s Sheffield office has been selected to support Yorkshire-based MTL Group as the manufacturing firm prepares for growth. BDO Sheffield recently...
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Eyes opened to legal mergers potential
Legal finance experts at Deloitte believe there is growing interest in mergers in the legal sector – particularly amongst mid-market firms – as financial realities and difficult trading conditions...
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Ward Hadaway cheer 10% income rises
Northern law firm, Ward Hadaway, announced a 10% rise in its annual turnover, with a record revenue figure of £33m. The firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, said these results...
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New partner takes stake in Sunderland law firm
An expanding Wearside law firm has a new ownership team in place after a new partner Surbhi Vedhara bought out the co-founder’s stake. Surbhi Vedhara has taken on Peter Sweeney’s holding in...
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Servisair accused of underpaying U.S. airport workers
Image source: ellenm1 A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. against Runcorn-headquartered firm, Servisair, who are reportedly in the midst of merger talks with luggage handling service, Swissport....
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Langleys open niche road transport law office
York-based Langleys Solicitors LLP have expanded with a new division specialising in road transport regulation. Two commercial lawyers at Langleys will provide the niche expertise for the division,...
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Fletchers to recruit following surge in NHS claims
Image source: photologue_np North West law firm, Fletchers Solicitors, has experienced a surge in medical negligence cases, causing them to front a recruitment drive for five new solicitors. A...
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U.S. lawsuit is "meritless", says Runcorn-based Servisair
Image source: jetheriot Runcorn-headquartered luggage handling firm, Servisair, has called allegations of underpaying their staff “meritless”, after a lawsuit was filed against them in the U.S. this...
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North West business partners lose RBS mis-selling case
Image source: James Cridland Two North West-based business partners have lost a landmark interest rate swap case against the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), who now face accusations of “dragging their...
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Motor insurers are encouraging fraud, say MPs
Image source: JasonParis Motor insurers are encouraging fraudulent behaviour and exaggeration of claims, within their own business models, a group of MPs has reiterated. A report from the Transport...
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Bond Dickinson reports solid growth
The two law firms that merged to create Bond Dickinson have both published a strong set of results for the 2012-2013 year. Turnover for Bond Pearce and Dickinson Dees grew to £50.3m and £48m...
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Eyes opened to legal mergers potential
Legal finance experts at Deloitte believe there is growing interest in mergers in the legal sector – particularly amongst mid-market firms – as financial realities and difficult trading conditions...
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Ward Hadaway cheer 10% income rises
Northern law firm, Ward Hadaway, announced a 10% rise in its annual turnover, with a record revenue figure of £33m. The firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, said these results...
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New partner takes stake in Sunderland law firm
An expanding Wearside law firm has a new ownership team in place after a new partner Surbhi Vedhara bought out the co-founder’s stake. Surbhi Vedhara has taken on Peter Sweeney’s holding in...
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Quba restructuring led by North West law firm
Image source: Incase. North West law firm SAS Daniels’ corporate team has advised on the restructuring of a South Devon-based clothing manufacturer’s management team. Quba is a nautical-inspired...
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Fraud to tune of £7.7m hits North East
Image source: Glen Bowman Large scale fraud in the North East totalled £7.7m in the first half of the year, research from KMPG reveals. Regional Crown Courts dealt with 10, £100,000+ frauds in the...
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