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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TfL claims City exec who lost limbs after being hit by Tube was ‘negligent’

July 2, 2025

TfL has accused the woman who was hit by two Tubes resulting in life-changing injuries of placing "herself in a position of danger" in a £25m legal battle
Former UBS banker wins top court battle in £80m divorce row

July 2, 2025

The high-profile divorce clash between Clive Standish and his wife over £80m of assets linked to a tax planning scheme hits the end of the legal road
Cuts, struggles and breakups: How is AI reshaping the consultancy sector?

July 2, 2025

Amidst the job cuts at Big Four, crisis mode is rearing at consultancy firms as the industry struggles to keep up with the AI world
Barclays seeks to appeal Ombudsman motor finance ruling

June 30, 2025

After losing a court battle in December to challenge a decision by the Ombudsman regarding motor finance, Barclays is back in court this week to appeal
Demand for financial advice surges for time-pressed City workers

June 30, 2025

City workers facing a time-pressed epidemic often lack confidence in their financial situation, resulting in businesses seeking external financial advice
Sandwich or Confectionery? M&S strawberry sandwich raises VAT questions

June 26, 2025

M&S has jumped on the bandwagon of the viral Japanese strawberry sando by launching its own, but the treat has raised the old familiar question about VAT
Former Barclays boss Jes Staley fails to overturn leadership ban

June 26, 2025

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley lost his bid to overturn a ban from holding senior leadership after he was found to have misled about his relationship with Epstein. The Upper Tribunal found he did not fully disclose the terms of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein to Barclays before the letter that was sent to the [...]
Getty Images drops ‘key argument’ in its live trial against Stability AI

June 26, 2025

Two weeks into the closely watched trial, Getty Images has dropped its claims for primary copyright infringement against the British AI image generator company
Big Four: US fines Deloitte, PwC and EY over exam cheating

June 26, 2025

The US accountancy regulator has fined the Dutch arms of Deloitte, PwC, and EY $8.5m over 'widespread exam misconduct'.
Private equity circles the legal market, but not all firms are viable for investment boost

June 26, 2025

It is no surprise that law firms have become a new target of interest for private equity firms as the legal sector is a big moneymaker

Henry Pollock: England rugby star joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency

Henry Pollock: England rugby star joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency

Rolls-Royce to launch ultra-exclusive Coachbuild Collection

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