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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British celebrities vs HMRC IR35: What is going on?

July 4, 2024

Yet another famous name has been in the headlines this past few weeks over issues with the tax authority over IR35. So what exactly is happening to British presenters and why is HMRC after them?
Fieldfisher reports double-digit revenue growth as European offices thrive

July 3, 2024

Fieldfisher's annual revenue surged by 10 per cent to £352m following strong performances at its European offices, the law firm said today.
Liquidators of collapsed Arena Television launch lawsuit against British banks

July 3, 2024

The liquidators of collapsed broadcaster Arena Television has launched a civil claim against Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland.
City law firm HFW surpasses £250m in turnover

July 3, 2024

HFW has seen its revenue increased by more than 11 per cent in the financial year ended 31 March to just over £250m mark
Russian gas flooding Europe: New government should “seize the opportunity” to close loopholes in sanctions regime, warns lawyer

July 2, 2024

A British business that trades in Russian liquefied natural gas by operating an "unusual ship", has not been breaching the sanctions put in places after the Russian invasion into Ukraine
Supreme Court rules canal company can sue United Utilities over sewage dumping

July 2, 2024

The Supreme Court has ruled that a canal company can bring a civil lawsuit against the UK’s largest listed water company, United Utilities, over discharge of sewage
Kennedys Law revenue leaps as firm’s US growth gathers speed

July 2, 2024

London-based Kennedys Law revenue jumped by 17 per cent over the last financial year which sees the firm's global turnover surpassing £380m
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox to roll out free Tubi streaming service in UK to rival Disney+ and Netflix

July 2, 2024

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation is set to launch its ad-supported free streaming service, Tubi, in the UK.
Motor finance test cases against Close Brothers and Firstrand head to Court of Appeal

July 2, 2024

A test case containing three cases relating to motor finance commission will be heard at the Court of Appeal this week.
Double-digit boost for City law firm Osborne Clarke as it beats revenue target

July 2, 2024

City-headquartered law firm Osborne Clarke international revenue jumped to €525m (£445m), beating its €500m target

Rachel Reeves sees borrowing spike as benefits spending offsets tax haul

Enhanced Games on metaphorical trial: is the risk worth it for partners?

Jinkx Monsoon’s Judy Garland musical proves drag is serious art

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