After the shake-up, is the CMA still a watchdog with teeth? August 14, 2025 Those of us who have regulators' email alerts switched on were familiar with the CMA as an active regulator, but that didn't align with the Labour government's agenda.
Demand for City lawyers surges amid motor finance scandal August 13, 2025 Lawyers are facing questions after the Supreme Court's motor finance ruling left the door open for consumer claims
Crystal Palace chance of appealing CAS decision possible but slim August 11, 2025 Crystal Palace’s legal options are limited after their loss at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but they exist, insist top lawyers after the Eagles were relegated to the Europa Conference League on Monday. Despite sending a top team, headed up by co-owner and chairman Steve Parish, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) [...]
Carter-Ruck’s libel lawyer referred to Disciplinary Tribunal August 7, 2025 A partner at the City-based law firm Carter-Ruck, renowned for its libel work, was referred to a prosecution hearing by the legal regulator over an “improper” threat to sue
Slater and Gordon sheds 150 jobs as it returns to profit July 30, 2025 Law firm Slater and Gordon shed 150 jobs as it returned to profit during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Manchester-headquartered business has reported a pre-tax profit of £5.9m for 2024, according to new accounts filed with Companies House. The profit comes after the firm fell to a pre-tax loss of £2.9m [...]
Law firm partner hiring surges in City amid private equity boom July 25, 2025 Demand for new partners with private equity expertise has reached an all-time high, as top US law firms continue to dominate lawyers appetite
Business pressures forcing lawyers to become advice jugglers July 3, 2025 British businesses are facing several pressures across the board, forcing them to turn to their lawyers seeking more than just legal advice
To be useful to business, in-house lawyers must be critical May 14, 2025 An in-house lawyer can be a business's best friend, but only if they're willing to be critical, writes Dr Jim Baxter.
Not just non-doms: Wealthy workers considering leaving the UK to beat tax hikes May 8, 2025 With the mass exodus of non-doms leaving the UK following a political crackdown, a lawyer warns that this feeling is spreading among non non-doms.
US immigration ignites MAGA-sized fears for British lawyers May 8, 2025 US immigration officers were never known for their friendliness. However, in the new Trump era, anxiety levels for visiting the US are at an all-time high