Microsoft facing £1bn overcharging claim from UK firms December 3, 2024 Microsoft is facing a £1bn legal action over claims the US giant overcharged firms for access to products. Filed to the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the claim alleges customers using rival cloud computing platforms to Microsoft’s own Azure were charged higher licensing fees to access its Windows Server. It also alleges that UK companies and organisations [...]
Former Kennedys partner fined £27k in last minute settlement November 18, 2024 Former Kennedys' real estate partner has settled his case with the legal watchdog moments before a hearing was set, but the case still proceeds against the firm's chief risk officer
Football Governance Bill: What do lawyers think about changes? October 25, 2024 On Thursday the government reintroduced the Football Governance Bill, in what they describe as a “strengthening” of the previous attempt. Among the changes was a drop of the requirement to take note of UK foreign policy, and a development to include fans in plans to hike ticket prices and relocate stadiums. But what do top [...]
The lawyer’s therapist: Turning legal insights into emotional clarity October 8, 2024 Former lawyers, now therapists, a unique business model of trying to get City lawyers to open up. The Carvalho Consultancy founder Annmarie Carvalho explains the concept
UK riots: Extra criminal lawyers deployed to tackle fallout of violence August 5, 2024 The head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has deployed extra criminal lawyers to deal with the fallout of the violence across the UK.
Holy shirt! England fans face £4,000 fines for wearing fake jerseys at Euros June 13, 2024 England and Scotland fans could be fined £4,000 if they wear a counterfeit football jersey at the Euros this summer. German laws on trademarks mean police can do spot checks on tourists and slap fans with fines of up to £4,000 for knock-off kits. It means Brits abroad will need to be vigilant and stay [...]
Last one standing: UK-US firm A&O Shearman latest to hike its junior lawyer salaries May 31, 2024 One of the largest law firms in the world A&O Shearman has upped its newly-qualifie salary to £150,000 for its London lawyers
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
NQ salary war: What are young lawyers being paid in the City? May 14, 2024 Starting salaries for laywers have jumped in the past year as London's employeers battle for talent.
Magic circle law firm Freshfields ups NQ salary to £150,000 May 3, 2024 As the salary war in the legal market battles on, magic circle law firm Freshfields has just increased its NQ lawyers' salaries to £150,000