Menu
24/05/2012
Co-op Announces New Legal Services And Creation Of 3,000 Jobs
The Co-operative Group has announced plans to create up to 3,000 jobs in an expansion of its legal services.
The Manchester-based firm has said it intends to open five regional hubs across England in the next five years.
Mostly legal staff will fill positions, but other roles in IT, HR and legal support, are also expected.
The group said the move would improve public access to legal services such as will-writing, conveyancing, personal injury claims and others.
The company's current legal services centre is located in Bristol and employs about 450 people.
Group chief executive Peter Marks, said it would create the largest consumer law business in the country.
"We intend to be totally consumer focussed and will help customers navigate the legal world so that they are much more comfortable with the experience and outcomes," he said.
"Our ambition is to provide a service that will stop people feeling daunted by the prospect of having to work with a solicitor."
The Co-operative said its expansion had been made possible after changes to the Legal Services Act, which allows a major brand to offer a range of consumer legal services previously only available from private solicitors.
(H)
The Manchester-based firm has said it intends to open five regional hubs across England in the next five years.
Mostly legal staff will fill positions, but other roles in IT, HR and legal support, are also expected.
The group said the move would improve public access to legal services such as will-writing, conveyancing, personal injury claims and others.
The company's current legal services centre is located in Bristol and employs about 450 people.
Group chief executive Peter Marks, said it would create the largest consumer law business in the country.
"We intend to be totally consumer focussed and will help customers navigate the legal world so that they are much more comfortable with the experience and outcomes," he said.
"Our ambition is to provide a service that will stop people feeling daunted by the prospect of having to work with a solicitor."
The Co-operative said its expansion had been made possible after changes to the Legal Services Act, which allows a major brand to offer a range of consumer legal services previously only available from private solicitors.
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 August 2012
Which? Report Says Free Banking 'A Myth'
Consumer group Which? has warned that the idea of “free” banking is misleading. It says there are large variations in the cost of so called “free” current accounts, with customers paying between £120 and £900 a year for in charges, particularly on overdrafts.
Which? Report Says Free Banking 'A Myth'
Consumer group Which? has warned that the idea of “free” banking is misleading. It says there are large variations in the cost of so called “free” current accounts, with customers paying between £120 and £900 a year for in charges, particularly on overdrafts.
07 October 2011
Legal Sector Gets Supermarket Style Marketing
The UK's Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said it was a 'landmark day' for the legal industry today as new business structures were launched - opening up the legal services market for lawyers and non-lawyers for the first time.
Legal Sector Gets Supermarket Style Marketing
The UK's Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said it was a 'landmark day' for the legal industry today as new business structures were launched - opening up the legal services market for lawyers and non-lawyers for the first time.
10 January 2011
Queen 'Won't Loose Her Head' Over Stamps
The Government has confirmed that it will include an extra safeguard in its Postal Services Bill. The move will ensure that the Queen's head remains on UK stamps regardless of who owns the company in the future.
Queen 'Won't Loose Her Head' Over Stamps
The Government has confirmed that it will include an extra safeguard in its Postal Services Bill. The move will ensure that the Queen's head remains on UK stamps regardless of who owns the company in the future.
25 March 2009
Boosting Public Confidence In Legal Regulation
Confidence for consumers of legal services is the aim behind the Legal Services Board (LSB)'s consultation on regulatory independence, published today. The separation of regulation from representation was a key plank of the reforms made possible by the Legal Services Act 2007.
Boosting Public Confidence In Legal Regulation
Confidence for consumers of legal services is the aim behind the Legal Services Board (LSB)'s consultation on regulatory independence, published today. The separation of regulation from representation was a key plank of the reforms made possible by the Legal Services Act 2007.
16 October 2014
Walliams Settles Hacking Claim With NGN
David Walliams has reached an undisclosed settlement with News Group Newspapers (NGN) over phone-hacking allegations. Walliams had begun a legal chase after being told by the news group that it had been intercepting his voicemail since 2005. No details of the settlement have been released but the figure is said to be "substantial".
Walliams Settles Hacking Claim With NGN
David Walliams has reached an undisclosed settlement with News Group Newspapers (NGN) over phone-hacking allegations. Walliams had begun a legal chase after being told by the news group that it had been intercepting his voicemail since 2005. No details of the settlement have been released but the figure is said to be "substantial".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
