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22 January 2014
Issue: 7591 / Categories: Legal News
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Firms optimistic

Law Society's report shows profits are up

The Law Society’s annual report on firms’ profitability has revealed an upbeat profession with median practice fee income up 4.1%, median profit per partner up 3.6% to £121,731, and total lock up down slightly to 177 days. The 14th Financial Benchmarking Survey surveyed 165 firms. Chris Marston, head of professional practices at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, says: “We’re beginning to see some positive economic indicators that bode well for solicitors during 2014, but financial discipline remains paramount for success.”

Issue: 7591 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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