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Small law firms may be forced to merge under legal aid plans

Justice secretary denies he wants big corporate firms taking over defence work but says there needs to be consolidation Chris Grayling, the justice secretary, dismisses claims that too few solicitors will bid for the lower-priced contracts, saying there is 'no shortage of lawyers'. Photograph: Rex Features Small law firms reliant upon legal aid will be forced to amalgamate under plans being examined by the Ministry of Justice to save £220m a year. Addressing MPs on the justice select committee on Wednesday, Chris Grayling, the justice...

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