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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Barclays, NatWest, Citibank, JPMorgan: Major British banks take forex rigging case to Supreme Court

April 1, 2025

Central British banks, including Barclays and NatWest, will be at the Supreme Court today, aiming to overturn a decision in the forex rigging case.
Large chunk of in-house lawyers rate top law firms as ‘poor’ value for money

March 31, 2025

A new report says in-house legal teams are frustrated with the quality they receive from external law firms as legal fees are increasing
Motor finance: Insurance industry nervously watches legal battle

March 31, 2025

As the lenders brace for the start of a high-profile legal battle on Tuesday, the insurance industry lurks in the sidelines
EY selects Alison Duncan as UK chair

March 31, 2025

Big Four firm EY has selected Alison Duncan as its next UK chair, taking over from Hywel Ball, who stepped down last year
Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fight back against Trump’s law firm attack

March 28, 2025

Days after US President Trump slapped sanctions on Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, law firms hit back with lawsuits to block executive orders
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

Space stocks lift off as investors eye Space X moment

North Korea using elite rugby to entice English teachers from Britain

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