By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior journalist focused on law and professional services. She is the Editor of the Eyes on the Law column and newsletter, published every Thursday.

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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
GB News challenge over breaking Ofcom broadcasting rules heads to High Court

January 29, 2025

GB News is seeking a judicial reviews to contest Ofcom's rulings over breaches of impartiality in broadcasts, including the presentation of State of the Nation by politicians
People demand better data protection from businesses

January 28, 2025

Most people are apprehensive about how their data is used, with trust in businesses at a worryingly low rate
London law firm ‘acted appropriately’ for Putin’s warlord Prigozhin

January 28, 2025

The legal regulator is reported to “have decided to take no further action” against law firm Discreet Law which acted for the former leader of leader of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. As revealed by Democracy for Sale, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) decided that London-based Discreet Law “acted appropriately” when representing the sanctioned Wagner leader. [...]
CT Group appoints Baroness Helena Morrissey as non-executive

January 28, 2025

Sir Lynton Crosby's consulting firm CT Group has appointed Baroness Helena Morrissey as a non-executive director, City AM can exclusively reveal
RBG: Listed legal firm ‘temporarily suspended’ from trading

January 28, 2025

Shareholders were informed on Tuesday morning that troubled listed legal group RBG Holding requested 'temporarily' suspension pending clarification of its financial position.

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