Birmingham Post - Business News - Legal

Corporate cricket community bidding to reach Edgbaston final of the Warwickshire Taverners Trophy

Birmingham Post — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:14:00 GMT

Cricket teams representing the West Midlands business community will this summer be aiming to land a place in the Edgbaston final of the Warwickshire Taverners Trophy.

Martin Allsopp appointed as Birmingham Law Society president

Birmingham Post — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:30:00 GMT

Birmingham Law Society has appointed Solihull solicitor Martin Allsopp as its new president.

FBC Manby Bowdler advise on expansion programme

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT

West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has advised a Wolverhampton independent financial adviser on a continuing expansion programme involving the acquisition of 10 smaller rival businesses in the past 12 months.

Clarke Willmott advises on MSA deal

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:28:00 GMT

Birmingham-based law firm Clarke Willmott has advised on a major acquisition supporting the Extra MSA Group to complete the £250 million purchase of nine UK motorway service areas from Serena Properties.

Regulatory appointment at Anthony Collins

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:26:00 GMT

Anthony Collins Solicitors has enhanced its offer to clients coping with increased challenges of risk management with the appointment of John Turner as regulatory lead.

Irwin Mitchell appoints 14 partners

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Law firm Irwin Mitchell is set to promote no less than 14 employees to partner status next month as it reacts to the changing marketplace.

Duo join St Philips

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Two barristers have moved from No 5 Chambers to join St Philips Chambers as full tenants.

Shakespeares on the acquisitions trail

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:23:00 GMT

Fast-growing Birmingham law firm Shakespeares is planning to make at least three further acquisitions over the year ahead.

Milla & Reeve merges with rival George Davies

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Law firm Mills & Reeve is to merge with Manchester rival George Davies.

Administrators reveal Cobbetts racked up £90m liabilities

Birmingham Post — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Law firm Cobbetts ran up total liabilities of more than £90 million before its collapse, after agreeing huge lease deals.

Law firm on the prowl for at least three acquisitions

Birmingham Post — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Fast-growing Birmingham law firm Shakespeares is planning to make at least three further acquisitions over the year ahead.

BCL Legal opens London office

Birmingham Post — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

After 10 years of increasing its influence in the regional legal recruitment sector, Birmingham-based BCL Legal has made the move into the London market by opening a new, full time office in the heart of the Square Mile.

Corporate deals for FBC Manby Bowdler

Birmingham Post — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:27:00 GMT

West Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler completed corporate deals worth £43 million in the last quarter of 2012.

Kings Chambers QC appointed Deputy High Court Judge

Birmingham Post — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:26:00 GMT

Kings Chambers has announced that David Casement QC has been appointed a Deputy High Court Judge bringing Kings’ representation at the High Court bench to five individuals.

New managing director at Cartwright King

Birmingham Post — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:24:00 GMT

Birmingham specialist legal firm Cartwright King which has offices in the McLaren Building on the Queensway has restructured its management team and appointed Rupert Hawke as managing director.

Promotions at Shoosmiths

Birmingham Post — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Shoosmiths has announced six promotions at its Birmingham office, to take effect from May 1.

Jobs lost at law firm DWF after takeover of Cobbetts

Birmingham Post — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:35:00 GMT

Almost 40 support staff have been made redundant at law firm DWF in the wake of its takeover of troubled rival Cobbetts – and 21 more are at risk.

Law firm director struck off at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Birmingham Post — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:13:00 GMT

A Birmingham solicitor who was a director at collapsed law firm James Pearce has been struck off after allegations of dishonesty were upheld.

Mary Kaye: New rules and implications for legal aid

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:10:00 GMT

On April 1, the Legal Services Commission will be replaced by the Legal Aid Agency. This will result in substantial cuts to the availability of legal aid to the public.

A virtual revolution taking place in Birmingham's courts

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:57:00 GMT

Leaps in technology mean key witnesses will be able to give evidence in ‘virtual courts’ without leaving their homes.