By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Professional Services Editor Maria Ward-Brennan is the Professional Services Editor at City AM, focused on law, Big Four, and other management and accounting consulting firms. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B.

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Tetley Tea owners hits GMB Union with legal action

October 2, 2024

Tata Consumer Products has hit a union giant with legal action in the English High Court, not long after workers walk out over pay
World’s largest insurers head to court for high-stakes clash

October 2, 2024

A multi-billion pound trial over stranded aircraft in Russia kicked off this morning in a jam-packed courtroom
EY appoints veteran Anna Anthony as new UK boss

October 1, 2024

Big Four firm EY has appointed Anna Anthony as its next UK and Ireland regional managing partner, replacing Hywel Ball
Cyber incidents are the Achilles heel for major UK CEOs, report finds

October 1, 2024

Most UK CEOs experienced some sort of crisis that has hindered businesses, as cyber security incidents and social issues are becoming a headache
Smaller firms eye chunk of Big Four’s audit work with uptick in clients

September 30, 2024

Non-Big Four firms have experienced an uptick on audit work across FTSE 250 and all main market clients, as competition with the audit giants continues
Deloitte UK: Profit stalls as partners pocket £1m

September 30, 2024

Revenue at Deloitte UK increased slightly by over two per cent but against the backdrop of its profits stalling following a challenging market
High Court: Standard Chartered Libor test case against investors kicks off

September 27, 2024

Standard Chartered kicks off its legal case against a group of investors over transactions dating from the scandal-ridden Libor era
Naomi Campbell: Regulator bans supermodel as charity trustee

September 27, 2024

Model Naomi Campbell banned from being a charity trustee after an inquiry into Fashion for Relief revealed funds were used on hotels and spa treatments
Lloyd’s of London investor sees premiums soar thanks to bumper market

September 27, 2024

Helios Underwriting's gross written premiums surged to £230m after Lloyd’s market has "exceptionally good" market conditions
Regulator warns firms of new duty to protect workers from sexual harassment

September 26, 2024

From next month, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, warned the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Industry hits out at rumours as No 10 denies plan to abolish stamp duty and council tax

If SailGP steers towards ultra-aspirational audience it will soar

A Roman Holiday by Vespa sidecar – a whole new Rome

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