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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Could Trump’s DEI backlash flow into London? The law will get in the way first

February 5, 2025

Trump's push on an anti-DEI agenda is starting to cause a headache at global businesses. But what is the law around this in the UK? And what is the legal sector going to do?
Labour keen to establish captive insurance market in the City of London

February 4, 2025

Within eight months of governing, Labour will be expecting to reveal the results of a captive consultation, which shows a "strong indication that they are going to get on with it"
DEI more crucial than ever, says Lloyd’s new inclusion chair

February 4, 2025

Following Donald Trump's crackdown on DEI policies, Lloyd's newly appointed chair of inclusion says D&I is 'crucial now more than ever'
FCA threatened with legal action over Shein London listing plans

February 3, 2025

A human rights group has threatened the Financial Conduct Authority with legal action if it green-lights Shein's London Stock Exchange float
Asda equal pay dispute advances as UK supermarkets look on nervously

February 3, 2025

Asda workers equal pay can advance to the final legal stage after the Tribunal ruled some of their jobs are of equal value to the jobs in the distribution centres  
Thames Water seeking approval of £3bn emergency restructure plan

February 3, 2025

Embattled water giant Thames Water is at the High Court today seeking for a judge's approval of its £3bn restructuring plan to avoid renationalisation
Baker Tilly’s legal services drive growth in 2024

January 30, 2025

Consultancy giant Baker Tilly International revenue increased by nine per cent globally, as its legal service arm was the largest contributor to the growth
KPMG UK increases partner pay after profit jumps

January 29, 2025

KPMG UK recorded a double-digit growth in profit before tax over 2024, a better performance than 2023, however, its revenue only increased by one per cent
Howden’s insurance conference disrupted by climate activists

January 29, 2025

An insurance conference held at Howden’s City office was disrupted this morning following a slew of protesters from Extinction Rebellion
Big Law and the four day week? No, they’re moving the other way

January 29, 2025

Big Law is resisting the four-day workweek trend, with City firms opting for at least four days in the office, and sometimes more

High interest rates and low confidence put construction firms under pressure, Lords warns

Premier League agree EFL funding deal which could be worth £1.5bn

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