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12 February 2020
Issue: 7874 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Legal confidence on the up

Confidence among small firms in the legal sector has grown, according to research by Hitachi Capital Business Finance

It found ‘a significant upturn’, with nearly half (47%) of legal sector businesses anticipating growth in the first quarter of 2020 as Britain enters the Brexit transition period. Real estate (49%), IT and telecoms (49%) and media (46%) are also in bullish mood. Among small businesses overall, 39% expect to grow in the first three months.

Gavin Wraith-Carter, managing director at Hitachi Capita, said: ‘What is heartening is the diversity of this confidence, which spans regions, sectors and older businesses modernising.’

Issue: 7874 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

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