By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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Demand for City lawyers surges amid motor finance scandal

August 13, 2025

Lawyers are facing questions after the Supreme Court's motor finance ruling left the door open for consumer claims
Islington’s Laki Kane to shut months after relaunch

August 12, 2025

The iconic cocktail bar in the heart of Islington is set to close its doors for good just months after its relaunch
Hospitality sector on brink of claims crisis as Employment Bill looms

August 12, 2025

The hospitality and leisure sector is already experiencing a rising number of Employment Tribunal claims, a situation likely to worsen further when the Bill becomes law.
UK class actions worth £135bn but landmark losses raises questions over regime

August 11, 2025

The popularity of class actions continues to rise as the UK remains one of Europe's most active jurisdiction with the total value of cases in the UK surpassing £135bn in 2024.
River Island saved from brink of administration but stores to close

August 8, 2025

High street retailer River Island has been saved from the brink of administration after a High Court judge approved its restructuring plan
Carter-Ruck’s libel lawyer referred to Disciplinary Tribunal

August 7, 2025

A partner at the City-based law firm Carter-Ruck, renowned for its libel work, was referred to a prosecution hearing by the legal regulator over an “improper” threat to sue
One bad apple: The rise of partner vetting at law firms

August 7, 2025

In a highly competitive market, law firms are ramping up their vetting process for new partners to avoid issues down the line
Generational wealth gap fuels spike in family feuds over wills

August 5, 2025

Feuds over family inheritance are on the rise as the number of applications lodged to challenge probates has reached an all-time high in the final quarter of 2024
Lawyer for Nadhim Zahawi seeking to appeal misconduct Tribunal ruling

August 5, 2025

The Osborne Clarke lawyer who was found guilty of misconduct for his attempt to silence Dan Neidle on a story over Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs is now seeking an appeal.
‘Disgraceful’ claims firms slapped down over ads ahead of motor finance ruling

August 4, 2025

As Lord Justice Reed was about to read out the Supreme Court's decision on the motor finance case, he hit out at claim management firms for jumping ahead of the gun

Rolls-Royce: FTSE 100 giant’s shares tumble amid market storm

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