By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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Team Fortress, Half-Life and Portal game developer faces £656m lawsuit in London court

June 12, 2024

US-based gaming platform Valve Corporation is facing a £656m class action in the UK for allegedly overcharging 14 million PC gamers in the UK.
BP tightens workplace romance rules after Looney scandal: Legal experts weigh in

June 11, 2024

BP has tightened its workplace relationship policy, months after the CEO was ousted for failing to disclose his affairs with colleagues. Employment lawyers weigh in
Former BHS directors hit with multi-million pound ‘wrongful trading’ ruling

June 11, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the High Court has delivered a damning verdict against the former directors of BHS Group, eight years after it collapsed
Private healthcare admissions rocket as search for solution to NHS backlog grows

June 10, 2024

Private health admissions using insurance has rocketed in the UK, as it may hold the key to reducing NHS backlog
HMRC tax rule changes put professional service firms into limbo

June 10, 2024

The UK tax agency is probing firms for potential backdates contributions after changes to a tax rule which affects LLPs
City law firm breaking barriers with new parental leave policy

June 10, 2024

Women are still underrepresented in senior positions at City law firms. Jenner & Block has revamped its London parental leave policy to tackle this issue.
Landmark report reveals GenAI’s time-saving impact on legal work

June 10, 2024

A significant number of lawyers reported that GenAI helped them manage their workload more effectively, as new data highlights the time savings
City law firms fight for the best London office space with ESG at the forefront

June 7, 2024

London’s legal sector has over 12m sq ft of lease expiring between now and the end of 2030, as law firms are set to compete for the best of the City offices
US lobby group acquires London’s Pagefield in £30m deal

June 7, 2024

London-listed Public Policy Holding Company, has expanded into the City after acquiring cross-party public affairs advisory business Pagefield
Amazon hit with ‘biggest ever’ UK class action in £1bn legal case

June 6, 2024

The 'biggest ever' class action will be filed to a London Tribunal against Amazon over allegation it has illegally misused data and manipulated its Buy Box

Lex Greensill seeks to throw out director ban

Premier League + ‘could hurt fan acquisition if rolled out globally’

Ford Mustang Sutton CS800DH review: Taming a wild horse

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