Legal news: Income rises at Ratio Law ; Bermans & more
PROPERTY and business law firm Ratio Law has announced a 25% hike in turnover to £491,000 in the year to April 30 2014.
Partner and co-founder Joanna Norris said: “This year, Ratio is celebrating its fifth anniversary and we are delighted this milestone coincides with another year of financial growth.”
“Over the last year, we’ve seen an increase in property finance work; an area we are keen to expand in 2015 and beyond. It’s encouraging to see the property market in and around the North West improve at such a healthy rate and we’re pleased to be able to help our clients take advantage of the growing opportunities in this market.”
Norris founded Ratio Law with Gisella Alberici and Stuart Stones.
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NORTH West law firm Bermans has secured authorisation for its operations from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the first law firms to do so in the UK.
Any business offering financial services or advice is regulated by the FCA, formerly the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Partner and head of litigation Nick Harvey said: “Following the banking crisis the FCA has set about ensuring businesses in the financial sector have in place stringent policies and procedures to protect customers.
He said Bermans – with offices Manchester and Liverpool – was nationally renowned for its niche invoice and asset finance services and acted for a number of industry manufacturer motor finance providers.
“For us to continue to operate in this sector it was important for us to move swiftly to gain this accreditation,” said Harvey.
“It has been a tough process but as a business we feel that it has been a huge benefit because it’s given us a real competitive edge. It is also important to review, refresh and revitalise internal policies to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service.”
Meanwhile, the company has added Liverpool Law Society’s Lawyer of the Year in 2013, Jonathan Berkson, to its litigation team, alongside IP specialist Steve Kuncewicz.
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WILMSLOW law firm Bott & Co is in the running for no fewer than four awards at the inaugural Modern Claims Awards.
The personal injury and flight delay specialist has been shortlisted for: Legal Team of the Year, Technology Initiative of the Year, Client Care Award and Marketing Campaign of the Year.
Managing partner David Bott said: “To be shortlisted for one award is fantastic but to be recognised by your peers for four awards is absolutely amazing. Being recognised for excellence in Client Care, Marketing and Information Technology is a real pat on the back for the whole firm.
“It’s a wonderful acknowledgment of all the time and hard work each department puts into providing the best possible service for our clients.”
The Modern Claims Awards will take place on April 30 at New Dock Hall in Leeds.
