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Growth for Gateley as law firm opens Leeds office Jan 09 2012

National law firm, Gateley has opened an office in Leeds. The move further strengthens the firm's position in the north following the opening of its Manchester operation 18 months ago. Gateley now has a network of eight offices throughout the UK as well as an operation in Dubai.Read

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past week Jan 05 2012

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past weekRead

Barrister and Government Minister - the career of David Lock Dec 30 2011

From the Bar to becoming a government minister and back to the Bar again – David Lock QC has enjoyed a varied career, writes Enda Mullen.Read

Keelys wins conveyancing standard Dec 29 2011

Keelys LLP in Dam Street, Lichfield is the first law firm in the city to be accredited with the new conveyancing standards set up recently by the Law Society in a bid to encourage home buyers across the UK to use qualified solicitors rather than non legal firms offering conveyancing services.Read

Birmingham's biggest office letting of the year agreed at The Cube Dec 29 2011

The Cube has pulled off the office deal of the year after persuading the Solicitors Regulation Authority to make the Birmingham building its new headquarters.Read

Businesses missing out on direct access to barristers Dec 23 2011

Businesses are failing to take advantage of regulations which were widened two years ago allowing direct access to barristers for legal advice and representation.Read

Legal news round up Dec 23 2011

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past weekRead

Business Birmingham seeking views of city lawyers Dec 21 2011

Business Birmingham, the city’s inward investment programme, is targeting key decision makers in the legal profession as part of a drive to increase its focus on this fast-growing sector in 2012.Read

Wolverhampton-born lawyer to represent Occupy London protesters in court Dec 19 2011

A Wolverhampton-born lawyer is set to represent the Occupy London protesters who have led a demonstration outside London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.Read

Legal news round-up Dec 15 2011

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past weekRead

New rights for agency workers could cause 'chaos' at courts Dec 09 2011

One of the largest employment agencies in the West Midlands has warned of “chaos in the courts” when regulations to improve the pay and working conditions of temporary workers kick in after Christmas.Read

Obituary: Former Wragge & Co partner Sir Patrick Lawrence Dec 09 2011

One of the city’s best known lawyers who was instrumental in building up the city’s biggest law firm has died after a short illness.Read

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector Dec 08 2011

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past weekRead

Record healthcare deals for Harrison Clark Dec 07 2011

Three Counties law firm Harrison Clark has announced record 2011 results for its healthcare department.Read

Growth on agenda for SGH Martineau after merger Dec 02 2011

The boss of an historic Birmingham law firm that has merged with a London practice said that growth will now come from appointments and new clients rather than joining forces with another business.Read

Legal news round up Dec 01 2011

A round up of news from the region’s legal sector in the past weekRead

DLA Piper advises Enigmatic Investments on successful hostile bid Dec 01 2011

DLA Piper has advised Enigmatic Investments Limited on its successful hostile bid for Clarity Commerce Solutions plc.Read

Autumn Statement: Business leaders give their verdict on Osborne's plan Dec 01 2011

Editor Alun Thorne speaks to West Midlands businesses about how trading prospects have changed in light of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement which followed gloomy figures on the future of the country’s economy. Read

Fee income rises at Martineau ahead of merger with London firm Nov 28 2011

One of Birmingham’s most historic law firms has seen fee income rise over the last six months as it prepares to merge with a City of London practice.Read

Birmingham law firms praised for inspiring Bosnian sex-trade exposé The Whistleblower Nov 25 2011

Two West Midlands lawyers whose fight to expose a United Nations cover-up of the Bosnian sex trade was turned into a film have said it highlights the importance of pro-bono work which goes on in the region.Read

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