London law firm ‘acted appropriately’ for Putin’s warlord Prigozhin January 28, 2025 The legal regulator is reported to “have decided to take no further action” against law firm Discreet Law which acted for the former leader of leader of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. As revealed by Democracy for Sale, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) decided that London-based Discreet Law “acted appropriately” when representing the sanctioned Wagner leader. [...]
RBG: Listed legal firm ‘temporarily suspended’ from trading January 28, 2025 Shareholders were informed on Tuesday morning that troubled listed legal group RBG Holding requested 'temporarily' suspension pending clarification of its financial position.
Mastercard: Funder sues own class rep for £200m settlement in £10bn case January 24, 2025 In shocking turn of events, the funder in the Mastercard litigation is seeking to sue its own class rep on the class action it funded over a £200m settlement
Lawyers raise questions as Labour muscles in on legal rulings January 24, 2025 The government plans to intervene in several legal matters, including motor finance case and judicial review challenges, in a move that has some lawyers raising an eyebrow.
Insurer Howden and founder hit with fresh lawsuit by PIB Group over poaching January 22, 2025 Insurance intermediary group, PIP, along with its subsidiary Acquinex has launched legal proceedings to the High Court against rival Howden and several individuals
Prince Harry settles as The Sun’s publisher offers ‘unequivocal apology’ for phone hacking January 22, 2025 Prince Harry has settled his legal case with the News Group Newspapers a day into a mega-trial at the English High Court.
Covid BI: Final stage for lawsuits that put insurance lawyers into the spotlight January 22, 2025 Following covid pandemic, an influx of business interruption cases put insurance lawyers into the spotlight. Now these cases are facing the final stage in court.
Man United legend Bryan Robson to be hit with tax bill over ambassador role January 21, 2025 Former Man United legend Bryan Robson has lost a chunk of his IR35 case against HMRC leaving him exposed to a undisclosed tax bill
UK sale of collapsed Bulb to Octopus under microscope in legal battle January 21, 2025 The UK government's sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb is at the centre of focus of an appeal today as British Gas and E.ON seek a judicial review on the deal
UK court rejects SocGen’s plea to move £118m row with Clifford Chance to France January 21, 2025 The English Court of Appeal has rejected French bank SocGen plea to move its negligent claim against magic circle law firm Clifford Chance a French court