Barclays seek to strike out a chunk of £500m English investor lawsuit July 22, 2024 British bank Barclays is back in court today as it seeks to strike out part of lawsuit against it by a group of investors over allegations of fraud made in the US
Financial Reporting Council unveils major revisions to UK stewardship code July 22, 2024 The Financial Reporting Council revealed significant updates to the UK Stewardship Code application process, targeting five priority areas designed to drive better outcomes
Employment law shake-up: Lawyers prepare to be the hottest call in town July 22, 2024 As the new government gears up for a monumental overhaul of employment laws, employment lawyers are bracing for an unprecedented surge in work
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