Updated 6:03am 21 May 2013

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Double bounce controversy in Taverners Trophy bowl-out

Play resumed this week at The Britannic with No 5 seeing off Mainstay Group in damp and spongy conditions. Read

Barclays

Search for new Barclays chairman goes on after Sir Michael Rake withdraws

The leadership crisis at Barclays shows no signs of easing after the frontrunner for the role of chairman reportedly withdrew from the race.Read

'Mr Loophole' lawyer Nick Freeman criticised by top judge

The man known as Mr Loophole - one of the highest-profile lawyers in the country - has been condemned for "sharp practice" by the High Court.Read

Former prison officer joins Harrison Clark

A former prison officer has joined regional law firm Harrison Clark's commercial property team.Read

Expansion for Clarke Willmott team

Clarke Willmott has expanded its dispute resolution team at its Birmingham office.Read

Wragge & Co advises on telephony partnership

Commercial real estate experts from Wragge & Co have advised Vodafone UK on its intention to strengthen its existing network partnership with Telefónica UK.Read

Clutch of promotions at Cobbetts

Cobbetts has promoted six members of staff in its Birmingham office. Read

New partner for SGH Martineau's professional negligence team

SGH Martineau has strengthened its dispute resolution group with the appointment of new partner Richard Ellison to the firm’s professional negligence team.Read

Further growth in store after Shakespeares and Harvey Ingram merge

Further growth could again be on the agenda following the merger of Shakespeares and Harvey Ingram to create a company that will be the second largest law firm in the Midlands.Read

Kings Chambers

Barristers Kings Chambers to open in Birmingham

A new barristers’ chambers is opening its doors for business in Birmingham in a further boost to the city’s burgeoning legal sector.Read

Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons opens office in Germany

International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced it is to open its first office in mainland Europe.Read

Shakespeares and Harvey Ingram merge

Shakespeares and Harvey Ingram complete merger negotiations

Shakespeares and Harvey Ingram have completed merger negotiations to create a company that will be the second largest law firm in the Midlands when it begins operating on September 1.Read

Law firm Irwin Mitchell sees turnover rise nearly 7% to £183m

National law firm Irwin Mitchell has posted a strong set of results with turnover up by 6.9 per cent to £183.7 million.Read

New Law Society president speaks at forum of local independents

The new Law Society President has urged independent law firms in the Midlands to capitalise on business and professional opportunities, even in what she said were difficult times.Read

Higgs & Sons advise on US deal

A team from Midland law firm Higgs & Sons has advised on the sale of one of the Black Country’s oldest firms.Read

Kate Jackson highly commended at The Lawyer Awards

A lawyer from Anthony Collins Solicitors in Birmingham has been highly-commended at a prestigious industry awards event.Read

New head at BCU School of Law

Birmingham City University has welcomed Rosemary Evans as the new head of the School of Law.Read

FBC Manby Bowdler sets up compensation team

FBC Manby Bowdler has established a new specialist cross discipline team to win and protect compensation for victims.Read

Partner promotions at Harrison Clark

A trio of partner promotions has taken place at Three Counties law firm Harrison Clark.Read

Wragge & Co team advises on £200m deal

Real estate experts from Wragge & Co have advised a US private equity group on a major acquisition.Read