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 edits the Beyond The Billable newsletter and column. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or on X @MariaW_B.

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Elliott’s appeal over London Metal Exchange nickel shutdown dismissed

October 7, 2024

A UK court has dismissed Elliott Investment Management bid to appeal a decision in the nickel case against the London Metal Exchange.
Leading with insight: Geradin Partners corners trend in competition law

October 7, 2024

When trying to "shake things up" in the competition legal market, who better than someone who spent over seven years as a legal director for the regulator
CPS offers pleas to Entain suspects ahead of charging decisions

October 4, 2024

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) offers pleas discussions with suspects from Entain as it gears up to make charging decisions by end of the year
Watches of Switzerland snaps up US media firm in online luxury push

October 4, 2024

Watches of Switzerland has acquired New York-based media company with editorial focus on wristwatches, as the luxury watch seller aims to gain online growth
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

Fifa’s disciplinary rules have changed: What clubs, players and agents need to know now

Fifa’s disciplinary rules have changed: What clubs, players and agents need to know now

Ian McKellen flirts with Ncuti Gatwa in delightful Frank and Percy film – review

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