Alternative Business Structures (ABSs)
BGL CEO Winslow denies ABS move is linked to avoiding referral fees
BGL boss Peter Winslow has denied its acquisition of Minster Law is linked to avoiding the referral fee ban imposed by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
View from the Top: ABS: A Brilliant Solution
With the recent personal injury legal changes coming into force, there’s been much media commentary and debate about the value and purpose of alternative business structure models.
BGL Group to launch ABS
BGL Group has acquired legal practice Minster Law becoming the latest insurance company to form an alternative business structure.
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Alternative Business Structures: Is this the future?
Into the wild
View from the Top: Complying with the spirit of the law
It is up to insurers to support government efforts to ensure personal injury claims are handled correctly, says John O'Roarke.
Triton Global handed ABS licence
Triton Global plans to integrate its legal, claims and adjusting services following the granting of an alternative business licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Shakespeares is ‘ABS-ready’ to support insurers
Law firm Shakespeares has secured an alternative business structure licence, with views to engaging in joint ventures with insurers, third parties and corporate clients.
DAS unveils law firm
Legal expenses insurer DAS has lifted the curtain on its own law firm, DAS Law, headed up by head of legal services Kathryn Mortimer.
Saffron Insurance teams up with Vamco
Saffron Insurance has appointed Vamco to provide a full-service external claims handling service across its client portfolio.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Admiral enters legal JVs with Lyons Davidson, Cordner Lewis
Admiral has received approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority for new joint ventures launched in partnership with two law firms
Credit Hire: Co-operation not combat
With concerns over credit hire at an all-time high after the collapse of Drive Assist, what is the future for credit hire organisations, and can they ever truly make peace with insurers?
SRA publishes authorisation guidance in push for ABS streamlining
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is aiming to streamline the process for both alternative business structures and recognised bodies, having published new guidance about applying for authorisation.
David Neave joins Parabis board
The Co-operative's outgoing general insurance managing director David Neave has become Parabis' first non-executive board member since it gained an alternative business structure licence last August.
DAS acquires CW Law
DAS Group has acquired Bristol-based law firm CW Law.
BT granted ABS approval
BT is set to target the motor claims industry having been granted approval by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to operate an Alternative Business Structure.
Lyons Davidson rules out Admiral sale
Admiral is in negotiations over a non-exclusive collaboration with law firm Lyons Davidson, Post understands.
SRA awards 74 ABS licences in a year
The Solicitors Regulation Authority expects further applications for alternative business structures in 2013, as existing ABSs continue to develop the range and type of business services offered.
Abbey Legal profit to meet expectations
Abbey Protection has said that its alternative business structure licence gained on 1 January will support profitable growth in 2013.
Review of the Year: Legal - bracing for impact
The imminent implementation of major civil justice reforms has seen the legal industry spend much of 2012 preparing itself for things to come.
Quindell granted ABS licence
Quindell Portfolio has secured an alternative business structure licence for legal services which will allow it to complete the purchase of personal injury specialist Silverbeck Rymer.
Abbey secures ABS licence
Abbey Protection Group has been granted an alternative business structure licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Mass calls for government to assess FRC impact
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has urged the government to conduct an impact assessment on the fixed recoverable costs consultation results, fearing the outcome could have a detrimental effect on accident victims' rights.