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Walker Morris corporate team advises biotech business on proposed placing
Specialist corporate lawyers at Walker Morris have advised Avacta Group, the developer of Affimer biotherapeutics and reagents, on its proposed
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It’s here! Read the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018 shortlist
The shortlist for the 2018 Yorkshire Legal Awards is here. The Yorkshire Legal Awards, taking place on 11 October at
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Second annual LJLD and CapeClarke rounders is a hit
The Leeds Junior Lawyers Division (LJLD) and legal recruitment consultancy CapeClarke hosted their second annual rounders event at Soldier’s Field
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New money laundering regulations edge closer
The UK government has again confirmed that it will adopt the EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), enacted earlier this
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SCE Solicitors opens new office
Employment law firm SCE Solicitors has opened a new office in the centre of Horsforth. The firm, which already has
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Yorkshire business leaders underprepared for Brexit impact on employees, finds Blacks
More than half of business leaders feel underprepared for changes to employee rights coming as a result of Brexit, Blacks
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Andrew Jackson advises on estate sale
Andrew Jackson Solicitors has advised on the sale of Kenwick Park Estate. The law firm’s corporate and property teams completed
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Pryers receives legal practice quality mark
York law firm Pryers Solicitors has been accredited with the Lexcel mark of quality. Pryers, which works across personal injury,
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Dreamvar: A view from the professional indemnity insurance perspective
Publicity surrounding the Dreamvar Court of Appeal judgement has left law firms reeling with many questioning how well protected they
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Milners strengthens commercial property and litigation
Leeds-headquarters Milners has bolstered its team with two new appointments. Nicola May has returned to Milners, having launched her career
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Employment and HR firm Thrive launches in Leeds
Solicitor Jodie Hill has set up Thrive Law in Leeds to offer employment and HR legal services. The firm launched
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Hethertons highest fundraiser for York Legal Walk
The organisers of this year’s York Legal Walk have thanked a team of walkers from York law firm Hethertons Solicitors,
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Gordons signs lease for new office
Law firm Gordons has signed a 10-year lease on the 8,947 square foot, ground floor office at One St James
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SRA Risk Outlook highlights managing claims and cyber security as key areas of concern
The SRA Risk Outlook, published on 25 July, has highlighted two main areas as requiring particular attention from law firms:
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Stowe Family Law completes Leeds move
Stowe Family Law has moved into a new office in Leeds. The new office can be found in the Minerva
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Social housing tender success for Ward Hadaway
Law firm Ward Hadaway has secured several new major clients for its social housing team. The team now represents Leeds
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Further expansion for Keebles commercial property team
Keebles has boosted its commercial property team with two new appointments. The arrivals of solicitor Jonathan Gott, who advises on
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Schofield Sweeney advises on historic property refinancing
Schofield Sweeney has advised a property owner and developer and Barclays on the rapid refinance of a Grade II-listed building
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