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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Mastercard: Funder sues own class rep for £200m settlement in £10bn case

January 24, 2025

In shocking turn of events, the funder in the Mastercard litigation is seeking to sue its own class rep on the class action it funded over a £200m settlement
Firms finding it ‘almost impossible’ to survive after Labour tax hikes

January 24, 2025

Less than three months after the Budget, critical financial distress for UK businesses climbs by 50 per cent, with the construction sector leading the table
Lawyers raise questions as Labour muscles in on legal rulings

January 24, 2025

The government plans to intervene in several legal matters, including motor finance case and judicial review challenges, in a move that has some lawyers raising an eyebrow.
Insurer Howden and founder hit with fresh lawsuit by PIB Group over poaching

January 22, 2025

Insurance intermediary group, PIP, along with its subsidiary Acquinex has launched legal proceedings to the High Court against rival Howden and several individuals
Prince Harry settles as The Sun’s publisher offers ‘unequivocal apology’ for phone hacking

January 22, 2025

Prince Harry has settled his legal case with the News Group Newspapers a day into a mega-trial at the English High Court.
Inheritance tax: Bill for Britain’s ‘most hated tax’ hits record

January 22, 2025

HMRC collected £6.3bn in inheritance tax in the last nine months, but with changes to the code announced in Budget, this bill is expected to get bigger.
Covid BI: Final stage for lawsuits that put insurance lawyers into the spotlight

January 22, 2025

Following covid pandemic, an influx of business interruption cases put insurance lawyers into the spotlight. Now these cases are facing the final stage in court.
Man United legend Bryan Robson to be hit with tax bill over ambassador role

January 21, 2025

Former Man United legend Bryan Robson has lost a chunk of his IR35 case against HMRC leaving him exposed to a undisclosed tax bill
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

‘Big Brother’: HMRC agents to target mansions with ponies and pools

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