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No-fault divorce comes into force in April

The new 'no-fault' divorce comes info force on 6 April. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduces the new law which covers marriage, civil partnership and nullity. This provides a 26-week timeframe between commencement of divorce proceedings and the...

Time to grow: New beginnings for BloomBudd LLP

A pair of solicitors have started their own private firm having left traditional practice to do consulting. Zoe Bloom and Hannah Budd worked together for Keystone Law and have now teamed up to create family specialist firm BloomBudd LLP. The duo,...

Legal advice centres pilot in talks for Manchester and Middlesborough

Legal advice centres could be piloted in Manchester and Middlesborough, a justice minister has revealed. In a Lords debate, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, declared that preparation work had already begun but he did rule out a return of 'pre-LASPO' legal...

Major acquisition achieved by Fieldfisher’s Manchester branch

Law firm Fieldfisher 's Manchester team has struck a huge deal with a £135m takeover and £130m of secondary fundraising. The team has closed its first major deal of the year for long-term client Marlowe, which has acquired Optima Health,...

Legal reforms for ‘drivers’ of automated vehicles announced

Those in control of vehicles with self-driving features may no longer beheld responsible for accidents under newly- proposed law reforms. Under the 'Automated Vehicles Act', sanctions would fall on the manufacturer or other body responsible for obtaining authorisation for road use. A...

North west law firm Napthens welcomes new CEO

Napthens is ready to welcome new CEO Alexandra Hatchman, as the law firm heads for a record year to exceed revenue of £17 million. Alex brings experience from sectors such as retail and management consultancy, and has previously held senior...

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