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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.”

Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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