Could Trump’s DEI backlash flow into London? The law will get in the way first February 5, 2025 Trump's push on an anti-DEI agenda is starting to cause a headache at global businesses. But what is the law around this in the UK? And what is the legal sector going to do?
Freshfields: Revenue passes £2bn at Magic Circle law firm but profit cut February 3, 2025 Profit at Magic Circle law firm Freshfields was cut during its latest financial year despite its revenue passing £2bn for the first time. Freshfields has reported a pre-tax profit of £668.9m for the 12 months to 30 April, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Profit before partners’ annuities increased from £497.8m to £675m. [...]
FCA threatened with legal action over Shein London listing plans February 3, 2025 A human rights group has threatened the Financial Conduct Authority with legal action if it green-lights Shein's London Stock Exchange float
Asda equal pay dispute advances as UK supermarkets look on nervously February 3, 2025 Asda workers equal pay can advance to the final legal stage after the Tribunal ruled some of their jobs are of equal value to the jobs in the distribution centres
Thames Water seeking approval of £3bn emergency restructure plan February 3, 2025 Embattled water giant Thames Water is at the High Court today seeking for a judge's approval of its £3bn restructuring plan to avoid renationalisation
Howden’s insurance conference disrupted by climate activists January 29, 2025 An insurance conference held at Howden’s City office was disrupted this morning following a slew of protesters from Extinction Rebellion
Big Law and the four day week? No, they’re moving the other way January 29, 2025 Big Law is resisting the four-day workweek trend, with City firms opting for at least four days in the office, and sometimes more
GB News challenge over breaking Ofcom broadcasting rules heads to High Court January 29, 2025 GB News is seeking a judicial reviews to contest Ofcom's rulings over breaches of impartiality in broadcasts, including the presentation of State of the Nation by politicians
People demand better data protection from businesses January 28, 2025 Most people are apprehensive about how their data is used, with trust in businesses at a worryingly low rate
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. [...]