Legal regulator prepares to recover costs from boss of collapsed firm Axiom Ince May 22, 2024 The UK's legal regulator is preparing to recover funds from the boss of collapsed law firm Axiom Ince, according to new court filings.
Accountancy sector experiences skills shortage as the industry faces turbulent times May 22, 2024 The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries
BDO picks Mark Shaw as next managing partner as firm eyes £1bn target May 22, 2024 Shaw was chosen following a vote by the firm’s equity partners, and is set to take over the leadership position from 1 October 2024.
Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts May 22, 2024 There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court
Law firm considers legal action for victims of infected blood scandal May 21, 2024 Law firm Leigh Day has said it is considering legal action on behalf of those impacted by the infected blood scandal after the government confirmed compensation would be awarded to victims by the end of the year.
Court of Appeal denies Tom Hayes’ Supreme Court bid, but certified points leaves the door open to apply directly May 21, 2024 Former Libor trader Tom Hayes application to take his case to the highest court in the UK was refused by the Court of Appeal
Double-digit growth for Begbies Traynor as business recovery booms May 21, 2024 Professional services restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor reported that revenue will increase by double-digits as the tough economy creates work for the firm
Axiom Ince: Court green lights bankruptcy order against disgraced lawyer May 20, 2024 The court approves a £1.07m bankruptcy order against the former boss of disgrace Axiom Ince Pragnesh Modhwadia over failing to make payments for the law firm he acquired last year
Julian Assange wins final UK appeal against extradition to US May 20, 2024 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won his final appeal in the UK against an extradition order to the US for him to face criminal charges
London-listed Knights reports double digit profit growth May 20, 2024 Knights reported double digit profit growth over the last final year while its revenue rose by nearly £8m, as going forward the group will consider "selective acquisitions"