‘The government aren’t the experts’: Liberal Democrats vow to push back controversial Pension Schemes Bill
Herbert Smith Freehills to merge with US rival to create £1.6bn law firm November 11, 2024 Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is set to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin to create a £1.6bn "global legal powerhouse"
FTX hits Binance with lawsuit over Sam Bankman-Fried transactions November 11, 2024 FTX launched legal action against Binance, seeking the return of almost $1.8bn that was allegedly transferred fraudulently.
Motorola in last chance saloon to overturn competition regulator’s charge control November 11, 2024 Telecoms giant Motorola is at court today as it seeks to overturn a decision by the competition regulator to impose a charge control on its subsidiary
Law firm Birketts expands global reach using London as launchpad November 11, 2024 Law firm Birketts has been revamping its brand beyond East Anglia, using its London move as a springboard to go global
Bolt faces potential £200m bill after losing workers right case November 8, 2024 Ride-hailing app Bolt lost a legal challenge over classing drivers as 'workers', as a Tribunal sided with the workers, opening the door to employment benefits.
Serious Fraud Office given more funds to help ‘deliver swifter justice’ November 7, 2024 The Serious Fraud Office is set to receive an additional £9.3m in funding as part of the government's plan to crack down on fraud.
Former A&O Shearman partner rebuked by regulator for drink driving November 7, 2024 A former partner at law firm A&O Shearman has been rebuked by the legal regulator after pleading guilty to drink driving.
Get your house in order, says SFO boss as corporate fraud countdown begins November 6, 2024 Big businesses have nine months to implement fraud preventions, with the SFO boss warning "time is now running short for corporations to get their house in order".
Partner fees at regional law firms are catching up with City rivals November 5, 2024 The vast majority of law firms are expecting increased revenues, but City partners are seeing their fees slowly drop whereas regional law firms are catching-up
Air Berlin administrator sues KPMG in England November 5, 2024 The administrator of a bankrupted German airline has hit Big Four giant KPMG with legal proceedings in an English court, City AM can reveal