PE-backed legal consolidator acquires second firm in a month
Law firm consolidator Oak Legal Group has acquired Harpenden-based Perrin Myddelton out of administration. The news was shared on social media by Colm McGinley, CEO of the private equity group backing the venture. Oak Legal Group was launched in July with the acquisition of Hedges Law, backed by CKM3. The business is led by Nicola […]
Honorary King’s Counsel award nominations open
The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. The nomination window is open now and will close on 18th September. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be a qualified lawyer or legal academic,including solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives. The honorary award is unique to the […]
Pre-nups and the Great Wealth Transfer: protecting the next generation’s inheritance
The rise in prenuptial agreements isn’t simply about couples expecting divorce – it’s increasingly being driven by Britain’s Great Wealth Transfer, as younger generations inherit property, businesses and investment portfolios earlier than ever before. Alistair Myles explains why family wealth is becoming one of the biggest drivers behind modern prenups and looks at the crossover […]