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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UK sale of collapsed Bulb to Octopus under microscope in legal battle

January 21, 2025

The UK government's sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb is at the centre of focus of an appeal today as British Gas and E.ON seek a judicial review on the deal
UK court rejects SocGen’s plea to move £118m row with Clifford Chance to France

January 21, 2025

The English Court of Appeal has rejected French bank SocGen plea to move its negligent claim against magic circle law firm Clifford Chance a French court
Judge rules Aldi infringed on Thatchers’ cloudy lemon cider trademark

January 20, 2025

In a landmark ruling on look-alikes, the Court of Appeal ruled that Aldi infringed on the British cider brand Thatchers' trademark with its cloudy lemon cides
KPMG: Regulator probes Big Four firm over audit of Ladbrokes-owner Entain

January 20, 2025

The accountancy watchdog has kicked off an investigation into Big Four firm KPMG over its audit of gambling giant Entain
UK economy: Firms are optimistic but Trump’s trade wars loom large

January 20, 2025

British business leaders are optimistic about growth potential but most are concerned about Trump's US tariffs and the impact of trade wars on their businesses.
UK consulting sector to grow for next two years as AI’s impact expands

January 20, 2025

The British consulting sector is expected to grow by single-digit growth in the next 12 months, with a near 9 per cent increase predicted for 2026 with eyes on AI
British airline pilots body win landmark appeal against Ryanair

January 17, 2025

The British Airline Pilots Association has achieved a win in the Court of Appeal today over over illegal blacklisting practices at Ryanair
ScottishPower: Court grants appeal against HMRC over £28m tax bill

January 17, 2025

Energy giant ScottishPower has been granted an appeal to allow it to deduct £28m in fines by Ofgem for corporation tax purposes
DFS: ‘Improved performance’ couched by rising national insurance, wages and rates

January 17, 2025

DFS Furniture reported its group order intake was up over 10 per cent as it gained a higher than expected market share gains for both of its brands
Government considering ban on NDAs in workers’ rights Bill

January 17, 2025

Labour is set to add a ban on on UK employers using NDAsto hush up harassment to be part of its overhaul of employment rights

Has Fifa quietly made mandatory release clauses the future of football transfers?

Has Fifa quietly made mandatory release clauses the future of football transfers?

The best places to eat sandwiches in Lisbon, from bifanas to pregos

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