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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Court chucks out HMRC double tax treaty case against RBC

February 12, 2025

The UK Supreme Court, by a majority, dismisses HMRC's appeal over a double tax treaty linked to a North Sea oil production
High Court sides with FTSE 100 giant Intermediate Capital Group over spat with Irish investor

February 12, 2025

"We are very pleased with the outcomes" a spokesperson from FTSE 100 private equity giant ICG said after investor Barry Maloney claim failed at the High Court
People love suing solicitors – no wonder PI insurance is so expensive

February 12, 2025

Solicitors have been named on the majority of professional indemnity claims. While insurance is legally needed, they don't come cheap
‘Imagine if a bank announced this’: Lawyers hit back against FCA email deleting plan

February 11, 2025

The City watchdog intentions to delete its emails after 12 months "is very much at odds with what it expects the industry to do", warns lawyers
Law firm HFW hires Deloitte executive as new global COO

February 10, 2025

Sector-focused City law firm HFW has hired its new chief operating officer from Big Four giant Deloitte
Lawyers warn ’employment claims have become a costly burden for businesses’

February 7, 2025

Lawyers urge businesses to stay ahead of law changes after a report revealed employers are devoting more than a month to deal with employment claims
Number of misleading financial ads removed by regulator doubled in 2024

February 7, 2025

The FCA has said it has stepped up its actions after witnessing a "growing number of misleading and illegal financial promotions" adverts
Motor finance: Close Brothers calls on magic circle law firm for court battle

February 6, 2025

Close Brothers has swapped in a top magic circle law firm for its Supreme Court battle to overturn the landmark motor finance test case.
Jimi Hendrix copyright dispute proceeds to trial as Sony losses appeal

February 6, 2025

Sony Music's attempt to block a copyright claim by the estate of Jimi Hendrix has been blocked again after the Court of Appeal dismissed their claim
Slaughter and May picks David Johnson as next managing partner

February 6, 2025

Magic circle law firm Slaughter and May has elected David Johnson to replace Deborah Finkler as the firm's next managing partner

Oil prices could race past $150 as ceasefire in ‘difficult phase’

Fury: The real fight is not in the ring or ad spend, but brand alignment

Why I love hotel restaurants – and two of my favourites

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