Anthropic’s new AI legal tool wipes billions off European data stocks AI Shares in Europe’s biggest data, publishing and legal software groups slumped after AI giant Anthropic unveiled a new tool aimed directly at in-house lawyers. The move rattled investors who had long viewed the sector as an AI winner. In London, Relx fell close to 11 per cent, while Pearson dropped around four per cent. London [...]
Revolut, Mastercard, Visa lose legal battle on card fees cap Fintech Revolut, Mastercard and Visa have lost a legal battle against the UK’s payments watchdog amid plans to introduce a cap on card fees for overseas transactions. The trio of payment giants brought a judicial review to the High Court following a decision by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) in December 2024, confirming that it would consult on the [...]
Freshfields: Revenue passes £2bn at Magic Circle law firm but profit cut Legal Profit at Magic Circle law firm Freshfields was cut during its latest financial year despite its revenue passing £2bn for the first time. Freshfields has reported a pre-tax profit of £668.9m for the 12 months to 30 April, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Profit before partners’ annuities increased from £497.8m to £675m. [...]
Knights Group’s growth continues as it breaks key profit barrier July 8, 2024 Legal and professional services firm Knights Group provided another boost to investors on Monday, reporting double-digit profit growth and revenue in line with ambitious expectations.
London-listed Knights reports double digit profit growth May 20, 2024 Knights reported double digit profit growth over the last final year while its revenue rose by nearly £8m, as going forward the group will consider "selective acquisitions"