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New legal services businesses now being authorised by regulator

9th April 2015
The Bar Standards Board is now authorising businesses First 15 BSB-regulated "entities" soon to provide legal services to clients Members of the Bar urged to embrace new business models in a time of flux The barristers' regulator, the Bar Standards Board (BSB), has today approved 15 new businesses as it begins authorising BSB-regulated entities - […]
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Ogier advises Sky on sale of Sky Bet

2nd April 2015
Ogier has advised Sky on the sale of an 80% stake in its online betting and gaming business, Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet), to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners and members of the Sky Bet management team. The deal valued Sky Bet at £800 million. Ogier teams provided advice on Jersey law issues […]
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Telecom Law Firm opens San Diego office

27th March 2015
Telecom Law Firm, PC, a national firm representing and advising private and government clients in transactional and regulatory matters related to telecommunications infrastructure, announces the opening of its new office in La Jolla, California. Headed by Partner Robert C. May III, the office will serve the firm's existing and growing client base in Orange and […]
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New international legal network expands into the UK

19th March 2015
Cripps widens its international reach with new alliance An international network of law and tax firms has just expanded into the UK. Law firm Cripps, which has offices in Kent and London, has joined MarcAlliance as its England and Wales representative. Established in December 2013, MarcAlliance has a strong presence in the European Union as […]
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Leading Corporate Partner to Join Cooley in London

10th March 2015
London – March 9, 2015 – Cooley announces that it will enhance its London business and finance practice with the hiring of Stephen Rosen, a leading London-based private equity and venture capital partner. Rosen has experience advising high-growth companies, institutional investors, entrepreneurs and management teams on corporate transactions. He has particular expertise in company sales […]
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Hyphen Law strengthens its team with the appointment of Court of Protection solicitor Robert Hurling

10th March 2015
Hyphen Law, the specialist property and affairs deputyships services firm, has appointed Robert Hurling as a Court of Protection solicitor based at its offices in London. Admitted as a solicitor in 2007, he has extensive experience as a Court of Protection practitioner providing deputyship services and advising on Personal Injury Trusts. In his new role, […]
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Ideal Legal Group, Inc. Opens San Diego Office

9th March 2015
-- San Diego marks the firm's fourth office opening since inception -- Ideal Legal Group, Inc., a Los Angeles-based law firm specializing in workers' compensation, family law, immigration, and labor and employment matters, announces the opening of its fourth office in San Diego, California. Founded in 2006 by Managing Partner Evie P. Jeang, the firm […]
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Norton Rose Fulbright announces new US Chief of Operations

6th March 2015
HOUSTON — Norton Rose Fulbright today introduced Tracee Whitley as its US Chief of Operations. In this role, Whitley will oversee and manage all US operations that support the legal practice. Linda Addison, US Managing Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, said: “We are excited to gain the benefit of Tracee’s extensive law firm management experience. Her […]
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