Month: January 2024

This post was originally published on this siteAny individual or entity intending to engage in a corporate transaction needs to have a mutual understanding with the other party prior to bearing costs for legal due diligence, drafting, and negotiating agreements. The post Why heads of terms are key to a successful M&A transaction appeared first […]

This post was originally published on this siteA solicitor has been fined for acting for clients in a property dispute knowing they had a possible negligence claim against the firm for causing the litigation in the first place. The post ‘Conflict of interest’ solicitor threatened client with libel action appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe boss of ARAG has called for support in spreading the message of how legal expenses insurance (LEI) can support access to justice in the wake of its acquisition of competitor DAS. The post ARAG chief calls for help in boosting legal expenses insurance take-up appeared first on […]

This post was originally published on this siteA High Court judge has said claimants seeking delivery up of documents from the London arm of US firm White & Case were “wrong” to challenge its conduct in the matter. The post Judge unhappy with disrespect shown to leading London law firm appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe government is to launch a pilot of early legal advice for separating couples in a bid to help families resolve disputes as quickly as possible. The post Government announces early legal advice pilot for separating couples appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThree suspected fraudulent immigration lawyers have been arrested in Greater Manchester following a Home Office raid on Wednesday. The post Three arrested in raid on “bogus” immigration law firm appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteWhen discussing private equity or other external investors in law firms, it’s fair to say that many in the legal sector are sceptical, considering them to be ‘ruthless asset strippers’. The post Private equity in the legal sector: A challenge to conventional firms appeared first on Legal Futures.