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The article reports on the business plan of Halliwells to upturn in the real estate investment market. According to head of real estate Simon Hardwick, the firm is planning to have a greater participation in the institutional investment market in the medium to long term. In connection, the law firm has recruited partner Amanda Crowe from Charles Russell to head the London, England investment team.

The article reports the deal won by Yorkshire law firm Keeble Hawson to advise independent financial adviser (IFA) support network 2plan on its start up in England. Directors Chris Smallwood and Chris David set up the Leeds-based 2plan, which will provide a back-office system for IFAs across the country. The team acting for 2plan is led by Keeble Hawson Leeds-based regulatory associate Tim Maclean.

Cites the closure of the investment management department of Bircham Dyson Bell in Westminster due to changes in investment and regulatory environments. Plans of the firm for the department staff; Transfer of the department funds to core legal services; Recommendation of the firm for clients to transfer their business to management company Rathbones.