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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Law Commission proposes criminal appeal reforms as CCRC faces fire

February 27, 2025

Law Commission laid out reforms for criminal appeals weeks after chair of the CCRC Helen Pitcher claimed to be a 'scapegoat' when she resigned.
Family businesses trying to avoid capital gains are exposed if divorce occurs, lawyers warn

February 27, 2025

Lawyers warned family businesses, including farms, who are rushing plans to avoid capital gains tax could be exposed to future risks should there be a divorce in the family
Ex-British Airways cabin crew employment case takes off

February 26, 2025

A group of ex-legacy cabin crew of British Airways are suing the airline for more than £500m over alleged unfair dismissal during the pandemic
Entain on a ‘losing streak’ as gambling giant battles legal problems

February 26, 2025

Entain share price has fallen by over 20 per cent over the last year as the listed group's legal problems continue to cause a headache
Legal watchdog re-examines Jonathan Reynolds solicitor claim

February 25, 2025

The legal regulator said it will look at the Jonathan Reynolds claim to be a solicitor again after it became "aware of further information"
Treasury refused permission to intervene in motor finance battle

February 17, 2025

The Supreme Court has rejected the Treasury's application to intervene in the upcoming hearing over the motor finance scandal
Government hits NHS target early and opens door to more private investment

February 17, 2025

Government hit NHS appointments target seven months early, as the health secretary warns there is a "hell of lot more to do"
Small business confidence plunges to post-Covid low

February 17, 2025

Small business's confidence in London has plummeted to record post-Covid lows, with some sectors standing an all-time low
Moneysupermarket owner rolls out buyback after profit jumps

February 17, 2025

Moneysupermarket’s parent company has announced a £30m share buyback programme amid a jump in profit. Mony Group reported a two per cent increase in revenue to £439.2m for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by the performance of the group’s insurance offering. Overall, group profit after tax rose 11 per cent to £80.2m from [...]
Pret A Manger hit with winding up petition by water company

February 14, 2025

Pret A Manger has been hit with a winding up petition by a business water supplier over unpaid debts

Stamp out pension tax speculation or risk another cash grab, industry warns Healey

Sadiq Khan ready to discuss ‘any credible proposal’ from West Ham for London Stadium

Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London

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