Clashes, drama and heaps of debt: Inside the dramatic collapse of RBG Holdings February 14, 2025 Trading suspended, lawyers fleeing and pending insolvency. What happened at the listed legal business RBG Holding?
Legal funders warn UK government it is easier to ‘invest elsewhere’ February 13, 2025 Litigation funders have said the sector is facing a “moment of reckoning” following a court ruling, with some blaming the lack of action from the government
Rugby head injury trial could be delayed until 2027 after court spat February 6, 2025 A high-profile trial against rugby’s governing bodies brought by former players who suffered head injuries may not take place until 2027 after key legal voices sparred in the High Court. Delays caused by holding further case management conferences (CMC), which deal with any pre-trial admin such as available days and application requests, will likely push [...]
Naomi Campbell set to fight charity ban February 5, 2025 Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won her bid to appeal the charity ban imposed on her by the watchdog following findings that charity funds were misused.
Great ‘British success story’: Howden Insurance breaks £3bn barrier February 5, 2025 Howden Insurance is a "phenomenal British success story," its boss David Howden told City AM after the insurer announced it broke the £3bn revenue barrier
Freshfields: Revenue passes £2bn at Magic Circle law firm but profit cut February 3, 2025 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. [...]
Asda equal pay dispute advances as UK supermarkets look on nervously February 3, 2025 Asda workers equal pay can advance to the final legal stage after the Tribunal ruled some of their jobs are of equal value to the jobs in the distribution centres
GB News challenge over breaking Ofcom broadcasting rules heads to High Court January 29, 2025 GB News is seeking a judicial reviews to contest Ofcom's rulings over breaches of impartiality in broadcasts, including the presentation of State of the Nation by politicians
Big Law and the four day week? No, they’re moving the other way January 29, 2025 Big Law is resisting the four-day workweek trend, with City firms opting for at least four days in the office, and sometimes more
RBG: Listed legal firm ‘temporarily suspended’ from trading January 28, 2025 Shareholders were informed on Tuesday morning that troubled listed legal group RBG Holding requested 'temporarily' suspension pending clarification of its financial position.