“The party is over and it’s time to share the pain”, leading corporations have warned law firms.
The Legal Ombudsman opened for business this week, offering consumers a new avenue for resolving complaints about solicitors, barristers and other lawyers.
High Court cases involving FTSE-100 companies jumped 16% in the last year (179 cases compared to 154 in the previous year to June 2010) but the signs suggest the surge in litigation following the economic downturn is yet to peak, says Sweet & Maxwell.
Firm expands London disputes practice with senior partner hire
Senior associate promotion strengthens real estate offering
Leading patent litigator joins intellectual property team