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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Begbies Traynor: Insolvency giant’s revenue nears £140m as it powers to 2027 target

July 9, 2024

Professional services firm Begbies Traynor revenue has increased by 12 per cent to £136.7m, resulting in a "10 year track record of continual growth" for the firm
MHA: UK arm of Baker Tilly International hit with £120,000 fine by regulator

July 9, 2024

The accountancy regulator has issued financial sanctions against MHA, a former partner and a former employee in relation to the audits of MRG Finance UK Plc
Almost half of UK corporations set to ramp up legal spend amid M&A resurgence

July 8, 2024

Nearly half of UK corporations are predicting an increase for their legal spend as the demand for legal advice on M&A transactions has clawed back
KPMG Law seeks to establish distinctive foothold in UK legal market

July 8, 2024

KPMG Law UK is carving out a niche in the legal landscape with its unique approach to client service delivery
UK consulting sector nearly doubled in five years, key industry report finds

July 8, 2024

The UK consulting sector has experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubling in size over the past five years, highlighted in the MCA annual report
EY and property tycoon Jamie Ritblat settle dispute with HMRC for ‘significant’ sum

July 5, 2024

HMRC's tax dispute with accounting firm EY and Jamie Ritblat, a British property investor has been resolved after the parties reached a confidential settlement
Election 2024: City groups urge strong partnership with Labour for economic stability

July 5, 2024

City of London business groups are calling for the incoming Labour Government to prioritise the financial sector as the City reacts to the news of Labour's overwhelming win
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak concedes as Labour wins General Election

July 5, 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded the General Election as Labour secured a majority on its way to a landslide victory.
Law firm Burges Salmon secures £16m Post Office contract for Horizon IT Inquiry

July 4, 2024

Law firm Burges Salmon has secured another legal services contract with the Post Office over advice for the ongoing Horizon IT hearing.
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?

Serie A won’t catch the Premier League by selling its rights better

Serie A won’t catch the Premier League by selling its rights better

Lotus, Porsche and Corvette: the best sports cars to buy in 2026

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