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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Mishcon de Reya acquires majority stake in group action business

February 2, 2024

Mishcon de Reya announced its acquisition of a majority stake in a group actions business, as part of a plan to allow the firm to take on more complex cases.
YouGov: Pollsters expect revenue ‘will be strong’ as UK and US elections loom

February 2, 2024

The market research and pollster firm, YouGov, stated in its half-year update that it is “confident in achieving full year expectations”. Despite the challenging macro-economic environment, YouGov said it has seen resilient performance during the period as it continues to see sales momentum in the technology sector. However, the business noted there are some “other [...]
Together’s group CEO to step down later this year

February 2, 2024

Together Financial Services has announced that its group CEO Designate is to step down from his role in spring 2024. Gerald Grimes has served in the role since April 2020 but has decided to leave the Cheadle-based business in order to “pursue other personal ambitions”. He joined the relationship lender business from Financial Conduct Authority [...]
Trump’s data protection case dismissed by English court

February 1, 2024

The former US president’s High Court lawsuit against British corporate intelligence consultancy was dismissed by a judge today in London. The defendant is Orbis Business Intelligence, founded by former government intelligence professionals Christopher Steele, who previously ran the Secret Intelligence Service’s (MI6) Russia desk, and Christopher Burrows. Donald Trump’s claim concerned a dossier which was [...]
DMG and News Corp: Competition watchdog launches inquiry into merger of Sun and Mail publishers

February 1, 2024

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the Sun and Mail publishers plans to combine print operations. Daily Mail and General (DMG Media) and News Corp UK and Ireland (NewsUK) proposed a joint venture last October which would combine the printing operations of NewsUK and DMG Media printing sites in [...]
Former Autonomy boss sues SFO ahead of US fraud trial

January 31, 2024

Mike Lynch, the former boss of software firm Autonomy, has filed a lawsuit against the UK's fraud agency ahead of his criminal trial in the US.
Law Society urges MoJ to increase criminal legal aid fees after High Court ‘victory’

January 31, 2024

The Law Society has declared “victory” against the UK government after the High Court ruled on its judicial review on criminal solicitors’ legal aid fees. The government was taken to court in December over its failure to increase criminal solicitors’ legal aid fees. As recommended by the independent criminal legal aid review (CLAIR), the government [...]
Sanctioned Russian oligarch wins appeal in multibillion-dollar London divorce battle

January 31, 2024

A sanctioned Russian oligarch will be able to hold on to his $20bn fortune for a little while longer after the Supreme Court today ruled against his ex-wife in a long-running divorce battle.
Working group launches code of conduct for insurance market when using AI

January 31, 2024

A collaboration between 127 experts, including the former UK COO of Aviva, has resulted in the creation of a code of conduct for the insurance industry for using AI. This initiative aims to establish and uphold “the highest standards of behaviour and ethical responsibility” when planning, designing, or utilising AI in the management and settlement [...]
Farfetch applies to appoint UK administrator as investors fight Coupang takeover

January 30, 2024

The directors of online luxury goods retailer Farfetch have applied to the English High Court with an application to appoint an administrator.

Strait of Hormuz closed over ceasefire violations, says Iran

Platitudes in women’s sport are empty, patronising and offensive

Fogo de Chao nominated for Best Casual Dining Toast award

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