LexisNexis Butterworths
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LexisNexis Butterworths is a trading name of the British
publisher specialising in legal, tax and regulatory publications that was founded in 1818 by Henry Butterworth. The Butterworths publishing business is now owned and operated in the UK by Reed Elsevier (UK) Ltd, a company
in the Reed Elsevier
Group. Publications continue to be produced by Reed Elsevier (UK) Ltd using the 'LexisNexis' and 'Butterworths' trade marks. Such publications include Halsbury's Laws of England
and the All England Law Reports
, amongst others.
Henry Butterworth (1786-1860) was a pupil at King Henry VIII School, Coventry. After leaving Coventry he was apprenticed to, and for some time, worked for his uncle Joseph Butterworth, the great Law Bookseller, of Fleet Street. In 1818, however, disagreement between them as to the terms of partnership made Henry set up on his own account at the corner of Middle Temple Gate (No.7 Fleet Street), where he became the well-known Queen's Law Bookseller.
The Butterworths trade mark and name is also (registered and) used to publish works in many countries around the world, some examples being Canada
, South Africa
, Australia
and New Zealand
.
LexisNexis Butterworths also produces a range of software, services and products which are designed to support the practice of the legal profession. For example, management systems, customer relationship management Systems ("CRMs"), electronic disclosure systems, background checking and identity verification products.
United Kingdom
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publisher specialising in legal, tax and regulatory publications that was founded in 1818 by Henry Butterworth. The Butterworths publishing business is now owned and operated in the UK by Reed Elsevier (UK) Ltd, a company
Company
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in the Reed Elsevier
Reed Elsevier
Reed Elsevier is a publisher and information provider operating in the science, medical, legal, risk and business sectors. It is listed on several of the world's major stock exchanges. It is a FTSE 100 and FT500 Global company...
Group. Publications continue to be produced by Reed Elsevier (UK) Ltd using the 'LexisNexis' and 'Butterworths' trade marks. Such publications include Halsbury's Laws of England
Halsbury's Laws of England
Halsbury's Laws of England is a uniquely comprehensive and authoritative encyclopaedia of law, and provides the only complete narrative statement of law in England and Wales. It has an alphabetised title scheme covering all areas of law, drawing on authorities including Acts of the United Kingdom,...
and the All England Law Reports
All England Law Reports
The All England Law Reports are a long-running series of law reports covering cases from the court system in England and Wales....
, amongst others.
Henry Butterworth (1786-1860) was a pupil at King Henry VIII School, Coventry. After leaving Coventry he was apprenticed to, and for some time, worked for his uncle Joseph Butterworth, the great Law Bookseller, of Fleet Street. In 1818, however, disagreement between them as to the terms of partnership made Henry set up on his own account at the corner of Middle Temple Gate (No.7 Fleet Street), where he became the well-known Queen's Law Bookseller.
The Butterworths trade mark and name is also (registered and) used to publish works in many countries around the world, some examples being Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
LexisNexis Butterworths also produces a range of software, services and products which are designed to support the practice of the legal profession. For example, management systems, customer relationship management Systems ("CRMs"), electronic disclosure systems, background checking and identity verification products.
See also
- Butterworth-HeinemannButterworth-HeinemannButterworth–Heinemann is a UK-based international publishing company specialized in professional information and learning materials for higher education and professional training, in printed and electronic forms...
- Halsbury's Laws of EnglandHalsbury's Laws of EnglandHalsbury's Laws of England is a uniquely comprehensive and authoritative encyclopaedia of law, and provides the only complete narrative statement of law in England and Wales. It has an alphabetised title scheme covering all areas of law, drawing on authorities including Acts of the United Kingdom,...
- Halsbury's StatutesHalsbury's StatutesHalsbury’s Statutes of England and Wales is the authoritative source for statute law in England and Wales...
- Encyclopaedia of Forms and PrecedentsEncyclopaedia of Forms and PrecedentsThe Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents is a large collection of non-litigious legal forms and precedents published by LexisNexis UK.The encyclopaedia is available in hard copy, on a searchable online database, and on CD-ROM. It currently consists of 90+ volumes which are subject to constant...
- All England Law ReportsAll England Law ReportsThe All England Law Reports are a long-running series of law reports covering cases from the court system in England and Wales....