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A group of ex-Halliwells partners have been issued with a letter by former fixed-share members threatening legal action on the grounds of misrepresentation.
The letter, which was sent by Irwin Mitchell on behalf of 14 former Halliwells fixed-share partners, levels a number of complaints at the equity partners [...]
Halliwells fixed-share partners level new claims at equity partners
Halliwells partners set for mediation with administrators over £21m claim
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The Halliwells partners facing a £21m High Court claim by the firm’s administrators are set to enter mediation in an effort to avoid a lengthy court battle.
BDO launched the claim in July against a group of 32 ex-partners – including former chairman Ian Austin – in a [...]
Group of former Halliwells partners hit with £21m High Court claim
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Halliwells’ administrators have launched a claim in the High Court against a group of former partners in a bid to reclaim more than £21m gained through a controversial ‘reverse premium’ property payout.
BDO launched the claim against Halliwells’ former chairman Ian Austin (pictured) and 31 other ex-partners in [...]
Halliwells partners to be questioned for report into firm’s collapse
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Former Halliwells partners are to be interviewed by BDO next year as the administrator attempts to determine the specific reasons for the firm’s demise.
BDO’s Dermot Power and Shay Bannon are set to interview a significant number of ex-partners before producing a report on the period surrounding the [...]
Eversheds advises landlord on Halliwells property deal
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Halliwells’ now infamous Spinningfields property deal is being investigated as the administration of the now-defunct law firm enters its next phase, it has emerged.
The Spinningfields landlord, Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM), is seeking advice from Eversheds real estate litigation partner Will Densham to see if any money [...]
Halliwells administrators report reveals extent of financial fallout
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Total costs incurred by the administration of Halliwells have reached £1.13m, according to figures contained within the first joint administrators’ report.
The report, drawn up by BDO partners and joint administrators Dermot Power and Shay Bannon, shows that fees of £524,354 have been charged by the administrators, of [...]
Former Halliwells litigation duo take up new roles at DWF in Manchester
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DWF has recruited two former Halliwells lawyers for its commercial litigation team in Manchester.
Stephen Morris and James Lappin have joined the firm’s commercial litigation practice as a partner and director respectively.
Morris has 17 years’ experience in commercial litigation, the last eight of which he spent as a [...]
Thirty law firms register interest in scheme to help Halliwells trainees
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Thirty law firms have “registered serious interest” in a scheme to find new roles for a group of trainees left without places due to the administration of Halliwells.
The scheme, which was initiated by Burges Salmon earlier this week, has seen the creation on the Bristol-based firm’s website [...]
Student round-up: 30 firms register to help Halliwells trainees
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Thirty law firms have “registered serious interest” in a scheme to find new roles for a group of trainees left without places due to the administration of Halliwells. The scheme was initiated by Burges Salmon earlier this week…
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Halliwells partner lands new role as litigation head at US firm’s City arm
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