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Keebles advises on how Covid-19 may affect digital businesses
The economic effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic are likely to be amplified at startups or fledgling digital businesses, according to Tom Rook, a solicitor at Yorkshire law firm Keebles.
Yorkshire solicitors call for action on wills during coronavirus pandemic
Solicitors in Yorkshire are calling for the UK government to change the way wills are drawn up during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. John Feaster, private client and tax partner at
Hägen Wolf on working from the cloud during the coronavirus pandemic
Hägen Wolf managing partner Matt Pugh was determined at launch that his team should be able to work as effectively from home as in the office When Matt Pugh launched
LCF Law acquires Wakefield firm and secures return of corporate solicitor
LCF Law has welcomed the return of a solicitor who worked for the firm 11 years ago, after acquiring Crooks Commercial Solicitors in Wakefield. Michael Crook (pictured) has joined Yorkshire-based
Exchange Chambers secures £3.8m settlement in JSM via video-link
David Knifton QC and Pankaj Madan of Exchange Chambers have successfully concluded a joint settlement meeting using video-link technology, following the UK government’s advice restricting travel and contact during the
Coronavirus pandemic: Certain legal practitioners are ‘key workers’
The UK government has confirmed that keeping the justice system running during the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is vital and that certain practitioners are being recognised as key workers during
Wake Smith chairman Nick Lambert retires
Nick Lambert, chairman of Wake Smith Solicitors, has announced his retirement after nearly four decades in the law. Lambert, a commercial litigation solicitor, has been with the Sheffield law firm
Banner Jones recruits dedicated performance and wellbeing coach
Banner Jones Solicitors has appointed a dedicated performance and wellbeing coach. Working closely with the firm’s HR department, experienced counsellor and psychotherapist Katie Newton is the latest in a string
Slater and Gordon closes Leeds office
Slater and Gordon has closed its Leeds office. The law firm said in a statement that new technology and processes led to the closure. A statement from Slater and Gordon
SRA Accounts Rules 2019: What you need to know
The new SRA Accounts Rules went live on 25 November 2019. For most law firms, they will not represent a significant change, as Jonathan Angell, head of legal services for