Many if not most law firms are faced with a challenging operating environment. Many firms are dealing with these challenges and managing the consequent financial risks effectively. Some are not. This seminar focuses on how law firms can interpret the warning signs in practice and constructively engage with their members, stakeholders and regulator to tackle financial risks.
This one-hour hot topic organised by St John's Chambers, in association with the Bristol Law Society, is aimed at members/partners, and those with management responsibility in law firms.
Barny Croft, a solicitor at Follett Stock LLP, considers the recent 700% rise in contentious probate cases in the High Court in and whether this trend is set to continue.
Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith.
Ken, who joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft LLP, having formerly been Managing Partner of KSB Law LLP, which firm merged with Davies Arnold Cooper in 2008.
Ken specialises in property litigation and development related work and acts for a wide variety of clients, including local authorities, property developers, banks and energy companies.
Ken said: "I am delighted to be joining Ashfords at what is an exciting time for the firm. I am...
