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We are delighted to come on board as a Gold Patron for Derbyshire Law Society. In this introductory article I wanted to tell you a little what we are hoping to contribute and who we are. David Gilmore : DG Legal – Introducing ourselves as a Gold Patron We are a management consultancy firm helping lawyers … Read more
Accountants are into everything, aren’t they? And especially when things go wrong. In these pages you will have read (I hope) about how an accountant can act as expert in commercial litigation, act as mediator in commercial disputes, investigate fraud, trace and quantify the extent of the ill-gotten gains of the drug trafficker and much else … Read more
The challenges posed by the pandemic have caused law firms to reappraise the way they work and how they integrate with their clients. One area of law particularly affected is family law. The pressures on people suddenly confined to spending more time at home together have led to divorce applications and break-ups skyrocketing across the UK. … Read more
Court overturns decision giving solicitors contractual entitlement to indemnity costs Court overturns decision A judge has struck down a clause in a law firm’s retainer that required the client to pay costs on the indemnity basis if she failed to pay her invoice in time. Mr Recorder Cohen QC, sitting in Central London County Court, ruled … Read more
Hello Everyone, I hope that you are all well and staying safe and that the new year is being kind to you. After nearly two years this will be my final piece as your President for our bulletin. It has been a privilege to be the President of the Derby & District Law Society for an … Read more
Virtual witnessing of Wills could be a major step forward for legacy giving providing safeguards are met. Remember A Charity has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s announcement that Wills witnessed by video will be legally accepted in what could be a ‘major step forward’ for legacy giving. The new law applies to Wills made from 31 … Read more
2021 has brought with it continuing uncertainties over the short, medium and long-term future for the country. We have started life outside the European Union whilst dealing with the ever-evolving circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic. The development and implementation of the vaccination programme, however, gives some cause for optimism that there may be a gradual relaxation … Read more
The Lost notes: “Lowlifes & High Times” A description of life at the Criminal Bar or the product of an irresistible creative impulse? Trying to work as a full-time musician/actor after university was a lot of fun. But even great songs like “Mustang Sally” lost their appeal after bellowing them out seven days a week to … Read more
Top 10 compliance mistakes and how to avoid them By Julian Bryan, Managing Director, Quill Compliance should be neither an afterthought nor a burden – it should be a natural consequence of running your law firm and managing your accounts well. The SRA will tell you that anti-money laundering and mishandling client money are the two … Read more
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its respected corporate team with a double appointment. Law firm mfg Solicitors expands corporate team : Dan Southall, Clare Lang and Matt Allen The 38-partner firm, which has offices across Worcestershire has appointed solicitors Matt Allen and Dan Southall as a growing number of businesses look to mfg for … Read more