United Kingdom Legal News

The breakdown of a family relationship is extremely painful and stressful for anyone; however, W Davies new matrimonial solicitors can now provide an ethical approach to family law, divorce and mediation.

Promotion at leading Staffordshire and South Cheshire follows continued success

The government recommends before the event insurance cover be used as an alternative to legal aid

A leading South West solicitors firm has been announced as the largest provider of legal aid in Somerset according to recent statistics released by the Legal Services Commission (LSC).

Weightmans LLP, a team of award-winning family law solicitors and recently identified as the National Law Firm of the Year at the 2012 Legal Business Awards, believes family law cases can benefit from a sympathetic and efficient approach.

Weightmans, the leading family law solicitors, understands the difficulties that can arise when proceeding with divorce or separation.

Alistair Millar, an agricultural lawyer at Tallents Solicitors in Southwell explains three key aspects of the Act, which could affect rural landholdings.

Broadway Solicitors is pleased to announce the launch of their new website as an additional tool. To add to their new digital marketing campaign in an attempt to acquire new clients.

With life expectancies steadily increasing, Frances Kelly of Tallents Solicitors in Newark explores why preparing for long term care funding is a subject we should all be concerned about.

X-Pro UK announces the latest addition to its ranks. Renowned engineer/ adjudicator and expert witness Professor Eric Findlay has joined them in what is hoped will be a productive partnership.

At Legal-Island we have recently introduced a new Rate2Donate initiative as part of our strong company ethos of charity and communication relations.

The world of covert policing is an ever emerging and changing arena and our covert policing conference aims to showcase some of the cutting edge advances in this area.

A new site announcement which provides template contracts for businesses.

On behalf of Legal IQ, Jim Vint, Managing Director at Navigant, interviews Patrick Oot, Co-Founder and GC, Electronic Discovery at US Securities and Exchange Commission about the latest developments in information governance

Joshua Holzer, Chief Compliance Counsel for Global Trade, Pfizer Inc, joins Pharma IQ to discuss common concerns of pharma companies when it comes to compliance regulatory investigations and strategies.

Barry King, Chartered Legal Executive at GLANVILLES has become the first non Surveyor or Estate Agent to become the Chairman of the Portsmouth Property Association.

Leading Staffordshire and South Cheshire make announcement in a rapidly changing legal services market

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against Apple to prevent them from misleading consumers, and this could lead to a large number of iPad refunds being requested.

Global telecom investment perspectives are shifting and leaders from telecom operators, investment banks and investors are meeting in Dubai to debate issues at TMT Finance & Investment Middle East 2012 (www.tmtfinance.com/me) on May 2-3.

Robinsons Solicitors, which has offices in Ilkeston and Derby, has adopted Derby Kids’ Camp as its chosen charity for 2012 and will be organising a series of fundraising events to raise much needed funds.

Asset protection specialist Karen Newman has written a new booklet about the importance of Lasting Power of Attorneys for people of all ages.

Leading South West solicitors firm, Pardoes, has announced it is offering free legal advice at the upcoming Taste Fair, taking place at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 14th April.

Jim Cook, a specialist in conveyancing & residential property law solicitors at Tayntons LLP offers advice about new buy scheme that help buyers to buy brand new homes.

On behalf of Legal IQ, Jim Vint, Managing Director at Navigant, interviews Patrick Oot, Co-Founder and GC, about the latest developments in Information Governance.

Professor Dominic Regan speaks to Chris Dale of the eDisclosure Information Project about pending developments in UK litigation. In this interview, Dominic Regan foreshadows the major changes which he will talk about at the Summit.

GSS, the leading provider of 2-way Emergency Alert Pendants for seniors announces the all new “FALL-n-CALL” Technology. GSS seeks wholesale dealer in the UK - Call Dennis Buzard, President #615-225-7070. Min. $50,000 product startup required.

Dorset-based law firm, MJP Law, has launched a brand new website to improve customer-experience, and reflect their fresh-thinking approach – mjplaw.co.uk

Legal IQ has just launched a new white paper on Intellectual Property (IP)Portfolio Management Trends and Success Factors 2012, which reviews the recent challenges and changes in IP.

Richard Wilson Long Solicitors announces its acquisition of RWP Solicitors in Pangbourne, Berkshire.

Barry King, Chartered Legal Executive at GLANVILLES will become the first non Surveyor or Estate Agent to become the Chairman of the Portsmouth Property Association on 26 March 2012.

Glanvilles’ Havant office can now offer a dispute resolution service for businesses and individuals covering a wide range of litigation issues.

One of the leading law organisations in the UK, Hill Dickinson, won two awards this year at the premier event for the legal technology community known as TheKnowList.

Black Country law firm George Green LLP has promoted Philip Round to the position of partner in its corporate team.

London World Money Laundering Report Volume 11 Number 1 has been published today by Vortex Centrum Ltd, Publishers, part of The Anti Money Laundering Network

Busy Londoners can now get expert help setting up and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney at a time that suits them even in the early morning. This new service is provided by Bill Ryan, an experienced barrister, who works from Farringdon Chambers

Trethowans Solicitors have bolstered their ranks with the promotion of four solicitors to Associate status. Matthew Freeman, Louise Thompson, Tom Hartigan and Ian Grimshaw have all been made up to Associates.

Leading South West solicitors firm, Pardoes, has expanded into Dorset in response to increasing client demand.

The ex-dragon den star James Caan is featured in the latest issue of the Affiliates Magazine and the full interview can be viewed on the e-mag as detailed below.

Leading law firm Taylor Vinters scoops coveted honour at MPF European Leadership Awards

Olliers Solicitors, Manchester Legal Awards ‘Crime / Regulatory Firm of the Year’ 2011, is looking to move into new practice areas of law during the year 2012.

Two Doncaster solicitors will take to a world renowned Formula 1 circuit in an effort to help raise £1,000 for the Child Brain Injury Trust.

A relationship breakdown is never easy, even if the split is amicable. Knowing you have a professional, yet sympathetic family law solicitor representing you can give you peace of mind.

Following a phenomenal response from Solent shipyard workers, Attwood Solicitors are returning to Southampton for a third time, on 27th March, to offer free hearing tests.

Richard Wilson Long Sponsors the Goring 10k run, which takes place on Sunday 4th March 2012, with all proceeds going to Goring Primary School.

Telecoms M&A has increased significantly and many leading telcos, advisers and investment banks including Etisalat, Telenor, Tata, Goldman Sachs, UBS and Citi are meeting to discuss opportunities at the TMT M&A Forum in London on March 14.

The UK Border Agency has published a new Statement of Intent, which will bring radical changes affecting those under the employment related categories such as Tier 2 General, Tier 5 and Domestic worker.

Sophie Davies from the Shropshire and Mid Wales branch of the Institute of Legal Executives and senior legal assistant at Martin Kaye Solicitors in Telford, presented a cheque for £420 to the Midlands Air Ambulance raised from a charity quiz night.

A new website has been launched called Solicitors Online Marketing. The website has gone through major redevelopment and changes with significant improvements being made aesthetically predominantly targeting the legal sector.

A Midland law firm has marked its entry into a new field with a first major signing.

A law firm with extensive experience in road accident and head injury claims has negotiated more than £8million of compensation for one its clients.