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Bribery Act warning for West Midlands SMEs

Many small to medium-sized firms in the Midlands are failing to recognise the full implications of the new Bribery Act – leaving a “ticking timebomb” across the region – experts have warned.Read

Birmingham law firm blasts cruise company after passengers fell ill

A leading firm of Birmingham travel lawyers has hit out at a popular cruise line it claims has failed to protect the health of passengers on one of its ships.Read

Tributes to Worcester solicitor and Harrison Clark founder Tony Clark

Tributes have been paid to renowned Worcester solicitor Tony Clark, who has died at the age of 89.Read

Birmingham riots: Heavy sentencing could lead to flood of appeals

Harsh sentencing could lead to floods of appealsRead

Cobbetts recognised for AIM materials strength

The Birmingham office of Cobbetts has been ranked as the leading adviser to basic materials companies on AIM for the eleventh consecutive quarter, according to figures from Hemscott, the independent international provider of financial data.Read

Squire Sanders Hammonds boosts corporate team

Squire Sanders Hammonds is to boost its corporate team in Birmingham with the appointment of M&A and capital markets expert, Edward Dawes. Read

Law Society supoprts riot victims

The Law Society has launched a dedicated telephone helpline to direct the victims of the riots to pro bono or free legal advice.Read

George Green bolsters team with appointments

Black Country law firm George Green has appointed two new solicitors.Read

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

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

Legal news round-up

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

Squire Sanders eyes Asia Pacific expansion

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Birmingham Post Business Awards: 2011 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Birmingham Post Business Awards 2011 has been announced.Read

Top legal officer quits Birmingham council as £115k-a-year job is scrapped

One of Birmingham City Council’s top officials has quit after his £115,000-a-year job was scrapped.Read

Clearwater launches legal services team

Clearwater Corporate Finance has launched a specialist legal services team to advise on the issues facing law firms when alternative business structures come in this October.Read

John Bright Trophy: 2010 finalists KPMG and Phoenix in showdown for 2011 title

KPMG and the Phoenix Group will meet in an all-accountants final of the Lord's Taverners John Bright Trophy, in a repeat of last year's final.Read

John Bright Trophy: Deloitte get calculations spot-on in run chase against DTZ

Deloitte used their accounting skills in a hectic run chase against DTZ to reach the semi-finals of the Lord’s Taverners John Bright Trophy with two balls to spare. Read

Birmingham barrister steps into the unknown with his novels

Rather like the criminal cases he takes a professional role in, Birmingham barrister David Crigman doesn’t quite know how the books he writes will end up.Read

Birmingham law firms raise £25,000 for charity from boxing match

Professionals from the Birmingham business community are nursing a few bumps and bruises after meeting each other in a boxing ring.Read

Legal news round-up

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

DLA Piper makes seven promotions in Birmingham office

DLA Piper has strengthened its Birmingham office by celebrating two new appointments and seven promotions.Read