London-listed Berkeley Energia launches near £1bn arbitration proceedings against Spain May 28, 2024 Listed-Berkeley Energia's Spanish entity has filed a request for arbitration proceedings against the Kingdom of Spain over alleged violation of provisions of the Energy Charter Treaty
Standing out: UK law firm Mills & Reeve aims to make a mark in the City May 28, 2024 How can a mid-tier law firm stand out in the competitive legal landscape of the City? Mills and Reeve's London head sees a unique opportunity to distinguish the firm in the bustling London market
FCA’s anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain what to expect May 26, 2024 The FCA's new anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain to City A.M. what companies should expect from this and the implications if they mess up
KPMG: UK and Swiss partners vote ‘overwhelmingly’ for £3.5bn merger May 24, 2024 Big Four KPMG UK and Swiss partners have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of merging to become a $4.4bn business
NAO: Crown Court so backlogged that targets are no longer achievable May 24, 2024 The Crown Court backlog is now at its highest on record resulting in the National Audit Office making clear that the Government's targets to cut are no longer achievable
Moscow: Court cancels seizure of JP Morgan funds in VTB dispute May 24, 2024 A Russian court has cancelled the seizure of part of JP Morgan's assets in an ongoing dispute with a Russian bank over sanctioned money
HMRC tax dispute with EY over Tory donor’s affairs on hold for settlement talks May 24, 2024 HMRC's tax dispute with accounting firm EY and Jamie Ritblat, a British property investor and Tory donor, has been placed on hold as settlement talks take place, City A.M. has learned.
Island Poke: London’s hot lunch spot files CVA to High Court May 23, 2024 Island Poke has ask Begbies Traynor to come in and provide advice for the business.
Legal regulator prepares to recover costs from boss of collapsed firm Axiom Ince May 22, 2024 The UK's legal regulator is preparing to recover funds from the boss of collapsed law firm Axiom Ince, according to new court filings.
Accountancy sector experiences skills shortage as the industry faces turbulent times May 22, 2024 The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries