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 edits the Beyond The Billable newsletter and column. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or on X @MariaW_B.

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M&S, Co-op and Harrods attacks drive demand for cyber insurance

May 12, 2025

Experts say recent cyber attacks on retail giants M&S, Co-op, and Harrods will prompt insurers to ask more questions about the security controls retailers have in place
Fraud: Every UK business will be impacted say experts

May 12, 2025

Businesses are facing an all time high level of fraud, as criminals become even more slick, the biggest challenge is to understand what to look out for
Not just non-doms: Wealthy workers considering leaving the UK to beat tax hikes

May 8, 2025

With the mass exodus of non-doms leaving the UK following a political crackdown, a lawyer warns that this feeling is spreading among non non-doms.
Lloyd’s of London selects Patrick Tiernan for CEO position

May 8, 2025

Lloyd's of London appointed Patrick Tiernan as its chief executive officer after John Neal revealed in January is was going to step down
US immigration ignites MAGA-sized fears for British lawyers

May 8, 2025

US immigration officers were never known for their friendliness. However, in the new Trump era, anxiety levels for visiting the US are at an all-time high
Campaign group threatens transport secretary with legal action over Luton Airport expansion

May 7, 2025

Legal action has been threatened against the government over the major expansion to London Luton Airport as a campaign group signals a judicial review
Newcastle United launch legal action against East Stand owner

May 6, 2025

Premier League giants Newcastle United has issued legal proceedings against the Newcastle City Council and St James Terrace Land Ltd
Tribunal backlog worsens ahead of employment reforms

May 6, 2025

The backlog at the Employment Tribunal has jumped nearly 28 per cent over the last year, putting the government in an awkward position
PwC US set to cut 1,500 roles

May 6, 2025

Big Four firm PwC is set to cut around two per cent of its roles across the Atlantic after a lengthy business review at the consultancy giant
Crown Prosecution Service shelled out nearly £7.6m on phones and laptops for staff

May 2, 2025

The Crown Prosecution Service has forked out nearly £7m on laptops and over £600,000 on mobile phones for staff, as experts warn of an increased risk of data breaches

Britain’s oldest brewery unveils £15m plan to move to new site

England captain Itoje lands Snoop Dogg-linked sponsorship deal

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