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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Billions on the line: Legal showdown over motor finance set to decide lenders’ fate

March 28, 2025

Lenders sit in shark-filled waters with their fate in the hands of five Lord Justices as parties prepare for a showdown over motor finance on Tuesday
HMRC v Snacks: Legal tax battles over the UK’s favourites

March 28, 2025

There is one tax that has turned a biscuit into a legal battle and a marshmallow into a courtroom mystery, while causing confusion at businesses
Trump slaps sanctions on WilmerHale over Robert Mueller connections

March 28, 2025

WilmerHale is the latest Big Law firm slapped with an executive order over its connections with the man who investigated Russia's election meddling
Russian oligarch ex-wife drops lawsuit against City law firm over ‘Luna’, the superyacht

March 27, 2025

The ex-wife of a Russian oligarch has pulled her lawsuit against the law firm and partner who handled her divorce
Tax returns: HMRC fines set to jump as Treasury pushes for ‘easy wins’

March 26, 2025

Higher VAT and self-assessment fines are looming after the Treasury pushed against tax evaders in the Spring Statement
Spring Statement 2025: Reeves clamping down on tax evasion

March 26, 2025

The Chancellor plans to raise over £1bn in additional gross tax revenue, as her Spring Statement singled out tax evaders
Law firm Jenner & Block added to Trump’s hit list

March 26, 2025

US President Trump continues his war on Big Law as law firm Jenner & Block tagged onto his hit list following a new executive order
Premiership Rugby pundit Brian O’Driscoll under fire by Irish competition watchdog

March 25, 2025

Premiership Rugby pundit Brian O'Driscoll is under notice by the Irish competition watchdog over a “misleading” social media post
Howden set to acquire consultancy Barnett Waddingham

March 25, 2025

Insurance giant Howden has agreed to acquire professional services consultancy Barnett Waddingham
PwC fined £4.5m over audits of Gupta-linked bank Wyelands

March 25, 2025

Big Four firm PwC has been fined over £4.5m for its audits of Sanjeev Gupta's Wyelands Bank.

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