Who's afraid of the big bad Woolf?
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The Woolf reforms will be introduced on April 26 1999, and ill affect law firms in Manchester, England. The courts will insist on parties seeking to resolve disputes out of court, for example through mediation. Costs and time can be reduced by solving cases out of court. The reforms aim to use fairness and speed and, According to Hammond Suddards' Philippa Hayes, empty threats, avoidance tactics and bluff will beavoided. Hammond Suddards is one law firm from Manchester, England, which has been promoting a method of deaing with disputes out of court.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Voyages of discovery
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New tasks are being taken on by law firms in Leeds, England. Some new areas are to do with legal work previously not undertaken by the company. Law firms can provide protection and innovation in tax matters, and havebecome more proactive on tax issues. Law firms are involved in other aspects of regulatory law, such as the environmental law and health and safety issues. Computerization has helped law firms focus on client care by eliminating the need to do some of the more mundane tasks.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Joining the party
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Pinsent Curtis is to move from Leeds to Manchester, England, an event awaited by the professional community of Manchester. Wansboroughs Willey Hargrave is a Bristol-based law firm which has expanded into Manchester. Hill Dickinson is also among the newcomers to Manchester, and has added specialists in intellectual property and the like. Weightmans, a Liverpool company, is sending some 50 staff to work in Manchester, with Liverpool to focus on insurance.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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