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: Current AwarenessJim Beresford?s firm made £16.7m in year handling miners? compensation claims - The Times
By sally
“Jim Beresford gained the dubious distinction of being the ‘highest-earning solicitor in Britain’ through the profits generated by his firm?s handling of miners? compensation claims.”
The Times, 14th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Full post as published by Current Awareness on November 14, 2008 (boomark / email).
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