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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UAE businessman ordered to pay majority of Clyde & Co costs in negligence case

June 25, 2024

A wealthy businessman has been ordered to pay 85 per cent of law firm Clyde & Co costs after judge stripped back his negligence claim in April
Ex-cop set to be hit with freezing order over London Capital & Finance scandal

June 25, 2024

Former cop Paul Careless is set to be hit by a freezing order after being accused of being a main beneficiary of the London Capital & Finance scandal
Judge rules on meaning of tweet in Andrew Bridgen’s libel claim against Matt Hancock

June 25, 2024

A High Court judge has ruled on the meaning of the social media post at the heart of former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen libel case against Matt Hancock's MP
Motorola sues UK government over £14m worth of unpaid bills

June 24, 2024

Telecoms giant Motorola has filed a lawsuit against the UK government over claims it has failed to pay £14.5m worth of bills linked to a contract to modernise communications for the country’s emergency services.
UK Election: Criminal justice system at the point of no return. Where is the outrage?

June 24, 2024

The British criminal justice system is nearing collapse, plagued by backlogs, overcrowded prisons, budget cuts, and barrister strikes
Fishy business: Salmon farmers accused of inflating prices in new £382m class action

June 24, 2024

Six of the world’s top salmon producers have been hit legal action in the UK over alleged collusion and unlawful price-fixing of its Atlantic farmed product
Post Office scandal: Legal regulator launched over 20 investigations into lawyers and law firms

June 24, 2024

The legal regulators have opened more than 20 investigations into law firms and lawyers who were working on behalf of the Post Office
All rise (up)! Politicians have been silent on the criminal justice crisis – that must change

June 23, 2024

The criminal justice system is at breaking point. But as the general election draws near, there has been near silence from our politicians on this crisis. Maria Ward-Brennan argues this has to change
KPMG to cut 200 UK jobs as firm battles market slowdown

June 21, 2024

Big Four firm KPMG is reportedly set to slash more roles in the UK as it battles with a market slowdown.
Barrister prohibited after criminal conviction for punching a fashion designer

June 20, 2024

Barrister Matthew Feargrieve has been prohibited from practising after being convicted of assaulting a fashion designer at the Royal Opera House

Salah offered Liverpool escape route as Saudi Pro League chief talks up interest

Salah offered Liverpool escape route as Saudi Pro League chief talks up interest

Sartoria Dei Duchi at The Royal Exchange: Redefining Luxury

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