BDO signs lease for new West End headquarters July 18, 2024 Professional services firm BDO has signed a lease for its new UK headquarters at The M Building, as the firm opts to stay in the West End
US Grant Thornton eyes up three-way merger with UK and Ireland affiliates July 18, 2024 US Grant Thornton is pondering a deal that would see it acquire its affiliates in the UK and in Ireland, to create a three-way merger of the accountancy giant
King’s Speech: Lawyers anticipate employment reforms will cause ‘sea of change’ for business July 17, 2024 The highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill will cause a "sea change for employers" as employment lawyers react to what the changes will mean for businesses
King’s Speech: Criminal justice system in focus as Starmer promises to put victims first July 17, 2024 At the heart of Labour's plan to "take back our streets" is four Bills targeting reforms to the justice system including reducing delays in the criminal courts
King’s Speech: Arbitration Bill seeks to attract legal firms to London. But what is it? July 17, 2024 Amongst the 40 laws the government announced in the King’s Speech today, the Arbitration Bill made an appearance. So what is Arbitration, and what does this Bill mean?
King’s Speech: Long-awaited audit overhaul green-lit as FRC scrapped for new regulator July 17, 2024 It is full steam ahead on the creation of the new audit watchdog as the new Labour government has unshelved the Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill
Bitcoin case: High Court refers Craig Wright to CPS and orders him cough up over £5m in costs July 17, 2024 A judge is referring Craig Wright over to the Crown Prosecution Service after he "lied to the court extensively and repeatedly” in the Bitcoin case earlier this year
Centrica: Supreme Court dismisses British Gas owner’s tax dispute with HMRC July 16, 2024 British Gas' owners investment business has had its corporation tax appeal over professional services fees dismissed by the Supreme Court
Law firm Charles Russell Speechlys’ turnover exceeds £200m after hiring spree July 16, 2024 London-headquartered law firm Charles Russell Speechlys firmwide revenue jumped past £200m over the last financial year
Court of Appeal overturns VAT obligation to taxi fares in Uber case July 15, 2024 Court has overturned a landmark ruling that for all private hire journeys outside of London should be paying VAT, a ruling that will be seen as a win for the taxi industry