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13 June 2012
Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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Dragon backs firm

James Caan to invest in Knights law firm

Entrepreneur James Caan, of the BBC’s Dragons’ Den fame, is to invest in regional law firm Knights, in a landmark deal. Caan announced this week that his private equity company, Hamilton Bradshaw, has agreed to invest in the 23-partner Staffordshire firm as it applies to become an alternative business structure. Once that process is completed, Caan will join the board.

Managing partner David Beech said: “We met with several investors to work with us on our future expansion. What stood out about HB was the fact they don’t just bring capital, they also bring an incredibly talented team on board.”

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde Co strengthens energy transition and construction offering with hire of Suriya Ashok

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit appoints rare dual-qualified lawyer to expand Anglo-French private wealth expertise

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
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Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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