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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David Cameron joins DLA Piper

June 5, 2025

The former British Prime Minister David Cameron has joined City law firm DLA Piper as a consultant. Frank Ryan, DLA Piper’s global co-CEO said the appointment of David Cameron “further positions us to counsel clients on navigating challenges and seizing opportunity wherever they do business.” News broke last month that the Conservative politician had been [...]
Kemi Badenoch calls in top lawyer to review leaving the ECHR

June 5, 2025

Kemi Badenoch has enlisted a senior barrister to review the legalities surrounding whether the Tories will call for the UK to withdraw from the ECHR
David Lammy: ‘Technology is the frontline of geopolitics’ as Foreign Office teams up with Big Four giants

June 5, 2025

“It is essential" that firms such as the Big Four and UK government "work together", Foreign Secretary tells City AM as his focus shifts to AI.
HMRC criticised for not reporting £47m phishing attack sooner

June 5, 2025

Information from 100,000 taxpayers was targeted by criminals who committed a phishing attack on HMRC
Spare a thought for in-house lawyers; their job is not as ‘easy’ as some think

June 5, 2025

The workload for an In-House legal team is set to increase as businesses strive to reduce costs.
Credit Suisse seeks $440m Greensill Capital losses from SoftBank

June 4, 2025

Four years after Greensill Capital collapsed, Swiss lender Credit Suisse's $440m legal battle against SoftBank is set for showdown at London's High Court
Kennedys breaks through £400m global revenue barrier

June 4, 2025

Kennedys reported its 11th consecutive year of growth, with the latest results showing revenue surpassed £400m for the first time
Bankrupt council faces multi-million-pound fraud probe

June 3, 2025

The Serious Fraud Office has commenced an investigation into an alleged multi-million-pound fraud committed against Thurrock Council.
Big Four giants eye AI assurance tools to tap in on client concerns

June 3, 2025

The majority of the Big Four giants are developing a new audit system for AI tools as they hope to tap into a new revenue stream
‘Stewardship shouldn’t feel like box-ticking’ – FRC chief

June 3, 2025

FRC chief executive exclusively shared with City AM his main focus of overhauling its key City code was "reducing the reporting burden"

Trump says he is raising global tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

Six Nations in-game ads pave way for football to be split into quarters

London Sports Festival Returns to the Capital

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