The legal sector has seen a surge in interest from private equity (PE) firms. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the legal sector. Are you ready to engage in these discussions? Before embarking on this journey, it's crucial to consider several key factors.
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Kelvin Balmont
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Clarke Willmott celebrates 20th anniversary of Birmingham office
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Since opening its doors in 2005, the Birmingham office has played a vital role in the firm’s growth and continues to provide high quality legal advice to clients across the Midlands and beyond.
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Birmingham lawyer recognised for family dispute resolution work
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Family law
Birmingham lawyer Adam Maguire, has been shortlisted for the highly respected ‘Solicitor of the Year’ Award by Resolution, the national organisation that promotes a constructive approach to family law issues.
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Adam Maguire
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An Unfair Prejudice Petition, contained within Sections 994 to 996 of the Companies Act 2006, is a legal mechanism available to a minority shareholder (the ‘Petitioner’) to challenge unfair treatment. It provides an opportunity for the Petitioner to seek a fair resolution through a statutory remedy which offers relief for ‘unfairly prejudicial’ conduct.
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Laura Mackain-Bremner
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Paige Skudder
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