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Criminal law is the legal specialism most appreciated by clients in online reviews, new research has found, while firms in Leicester are highest rated, and those in Wrexham lowest.

Law firms have been told that moves to switch regulators to avoid fee caps being introduced for handling financial services mis-selling claims will be closely monitored.

One private equity-owned law firm has unveiled its latest acquisition, while another has announced a re-financing deal so it can buy more firms.

Well-known London litigation firm Candey has failed in a bid to strike out an unfair prejudice claim brought by a former partner.

Being employed by companies or law firms can give barristers more protection when faced with ethical challenges than those in private practice, it has been suggested.

A law firm specialising in family and commercial work has seen fee income rise after introducing a four-day week. Staff are paid 100% of salary and their financial targets have not changed.

Solicitors have been warned by their regulator about undertaking adequate due diligence on mergers and acquisitions and putting client interests first when striking the deal.

More than a quarter of SME law firms (27%) have not yet embraced the Solicitors Qualiying Exam, and nearly a half are not offering solicitor apprenticeships, research has found.

A law firm whose compliance officer for finance and administration stole £157,000 has been fined for not having proper systems governing payments from client account.

A private equity-backed accountancy firm that has built a £130m practice in just 16 months has now launched a law firm too.