Kemi Badenoch calls in top lawyer to review leaving the ECHR June 5, 2025 Kemi Badenoch has enlisted a senior barrister to review the legalities surrounding whether the Tories will call for the UK to withdraw from the ECHR
Bankrupt council faces multi-million-pound fraud probe June 3, 2025 The Serious Fraud Office has commenced an investigation into an alleged multi-million-pound fraud committed against Thurrock Council.
‘Magic Circle’ law firms trying to distance themselves from the prestigious phrase May 29, 2025 'Magic Circle' is a term that has long been used to describe the elite law firms; however, within the circle, the mood is shifting around this esteemed phrase
Businesses rethink legal strategy as costs of lawyers surge May 28, 2025 Increasing amount of legal work will be handled by in-house law teams rather than law firms as businesses face cost pressures
Fraud crackdown helps stop the rise of online scams May 28, 2025 Over £1.1bn was stolen in 2024 as the financial services sector works to protect its customers; criminals find new ways to exploit people
EY labels former head of EY Abu Dhabi a ‘fraudster’ in £2.7bn legal battle May 21, 2025 EY UK's barrister described the former head of EY Abu Dhabi as "plainly a fraudster" in the openings at the £2.7bn legal battle
Why CAS challenge may deliver seismic shock to sport May 20, 2025 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is seen as the final authority on legal disputes in law. But a challenge could change all of that. While English sports lawyers squabble over Profit and Sustainability Regulations, Associated Party Transactions, and the never-ending legal fog surrounding Manchester City – away from the headlines, a legal battle [...]
Yodel’s £106m takeover by InPost put on ice after High Court order May 19, 2025 Yodel’s £106m acquisition by InPost has been put on ice after an injunction was filed with the High Court in the latest twist in a long-running legal spat. Last month, City AM reported that Poland’s InPost had agreed to buy Liverpool-headquartered Yodel in what was described as a “pivotal milestone” at the time. InPost said [...]
Legal tech this, AI law firm that: But what about jobs and trust? May 15, 2025 AI is the craze, every big business has jumped onto the hype, and the legal sector is no different—but the skepticism wafting around is there for a reason
European court sides with NYT over requests for von der Leyen’s texts with Pfizer CEO May 14, 2025 European Court of Justice found that the Commission failed to explain why text messages with Pfizer should be kept from the public