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09 February 2012
Issue: 7500 / Categories: Legal News
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ABS century

Alternative business structure requests hit 100

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has received nearly 100 requests from firms interested in converting to an alternative business structure. Applications opened last month. The process is in two stages—the second stage is bespoke and highly detailed.

Antony Townsend, SRA chief executive, says: “I was on record at the end of last year as saying that we expected much lower numbers of applications. However, we'll have to wait and see if the numbers of Stage 1 applications we receive is consistent with the number of actual ABS we eventually regulate.”

Issue: 7500 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

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