A short while ago the legal world was rocked when news about the serious financial problems at a leading law firm – Halliwells – was widely reported in the media. There had been suggestions that a pre-pack solution would be sought. This is where the business is sold without publicity to avoid a negative reaction from customers and staff and/or where there is a lack of funds to find a more sophisticated rescue option. As it happens, numerous law firms stepped in to acquire the different elements of the Halliwells’ business.
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