By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Professional Services Editor Maria Ward-Brennan is the Professional Services Editor at City AM, focused on law, Big Four, and other management and accounting consulting firms. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B.

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Early action, better odds: Why UK businesses must act before it’s too late

April 14, 2025

UK businesses are struggling through the rapid economic changes. So when the breaking point comes, the earlier they act, the better chance they have
Shein gets the green light from City watchdog for London lPO

April 11, 2025

Fast fashion retailer Shein has received preliminary approval from the City watchdog to float on the London Stock Exchange
EY slapped with £6.5m fine over Thomas Cook audits

April 10, 2025

The watchdog has fined Big Four giant EY £6.5m for its audit of the collapsed airline Thomas Cook.
Philip Green verdict is a big win for the under scrutiny ECHR

April 10, 2025

Sir Philip Green tried to sue the UK, but Strasbourg said no - in a move that not only "reaffirms" Parliamentary privilege but shines a light on the ECHR
MHA: Full steam ahead on IPO despite turbulence in global markets

April 9, 2025

MHA said its planned IPO is still "very much on track" despite the current turbulence in global stock markets resulting from Trump's tariffs
Trump’s tariffs set to drive UK insurance coverage costs up

April 4, 2025

After the US slapped several of the world's largest economies with tariffs, the insurance market in the UK prepares for increased costs.
Law firms are not taking cybersecurity seriously enough

April 3, 2025

Cybercriminals love law firms; the sheer amount of information makes them a goldmine for scammers. But data shows a lack of awareness.
Soho House accuses Next of copyright in new lawsuit over furniture

April 2, 2025

Soho House has accused Next of copyright infringements over selling furniture that"closely resembled" that of Soho Home
Exclusive: Law firm Shoosmiths ties bonuses to AI usage

April 2, 2025

Law firm Shoosmiths is the first major firm to link a firmwide bonus to its workforce's use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ryanair at court seeking to appeal employment rights case

April 1, 2025

Budget airline Ryanair is in court today seeking to overturn a decision on the worker status of a Ryanair pilot

Kemi Badenoch can still woo the City

Hydration breaks: World Cup ad cost could eclipse Super Bowl’s $7m price tag

Bowls Club is the City’s most eccentric (and brilliant) pop-up

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