Ex-CEO faces trial for allegedly urging MPs to block Chinese-backed acquisition Legal The High Court is set to hear a case over an allegation against a former interim CEO of an aerospace firm who is accused of secretly lobbying MPs and the UK government to sabotage a Chinese-backed deal. The case follows a national security review by the UK government into a deal that could have led [...]
Demand for financial advice surges for time-pressed City workers Business City workers facing a time-pressed epidemic often lack confidence in their financial situation, resulting in businesses seeking external financial advice
Fieldfisher reports double-digit revenue growth as European offices thrive LAW Fieldfisher's annual revenue surged by 10 per cent to £352m following strong performances at its European offices, the law firm said today.
Oh Shein! Fast-fashion giant hit with legal action in London by competitor June 19, 2024 Chinese founded Shein and its entities have been slapped with a lawsuit in the English High Court by its UK competitor Oh Polly
Chill Brands: Shares in CBD and vapes maker suspended as investigations continue June 3, 2024 Shares in Vape and CBD products manufacturer Chill Brands have been suspended amid a number of on-going investigations.
AIM has not issued any fines since 2021. Why is that? May 29, 2024 The London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has not issued any public fines since November 2021, according to the latest available figures, raising questions about its supervision of the junior exchange.
London-listed CBD and vape CEO suspended over insider trading allegations April 22, 2024 The boss of London-listed Chill Brands has been suspended over allegations of insider trading, the firm announced this morning.
Russia bans managing partner of City firm Fieldfisher for Kremlin sanction work April 19, 2024 The Foreign Ministry of Russia has banned several British lawyers from Fieldfisher including the firm's managing partner for their role in applying the mechanism of sanctions against the country
Former Financial Reporting Council employee ordered to pay regulator after employment case dismissed February 28, 2024 Mr R Hartigan took the FRC to the Employment Tribunal (ET) last year after he was dismissed in September 2022 because he made a single protected disclosure.
Wayne Barnes sets his focus on the law after he blows the whistle on refereeing January 26, 2024 Former rugby ref Wayne Barnes has traded the laws of the game for the laws of the land as he heads into practice full-time