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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Autumn Budget 2024: Government to examine ‘tough alternatives to custody’ in prison reforms

October 30, 2024

The Chancellor has revealed a £2.3bn investment in prison expansion to create thousands of new prison places, as the government aims to "repair the justice system"
WPP breached law in Kenya over personal data of former CEO Scangroup

October 30, 2024

Advertising giant WPP has been found liable for breaching Kenya's data protection law when handling the personal data of the former CEO of its subsidiary and man suing it for over $30m
Serco takes UK government to court over prison contract

October 29, 2024

British outsourcing giant Serco has launched legal proceedings against the UK government over a prison services contract, City AM can reveal.
Legal watchdog slammed for failing to handle Axiom Ince collapse

October 29, 2024

The UK's legal regulator has been slammed for mishandling the collapse of Axiom Ince, which resulted in over 1,000 job losses.
Top City tax barrister charged with tax evasion

October 28, 2024

A top City tax barrister has been charged with tax evasion, it has emerged.
Former Accenture exec Peter Lacy settles claim with consultancy giant

October 28, 2024

Accenture’s former head of sustainability Peter Lacy has settled his employment case with the consultancy giant, City AM can reveal
Prestige oil spill: Insurer London P&I Club faces French and Spanish states in English court

October 28, 2024

Insurer London P&I Club is facing both the French State and the Kingdom of Spain in a London court on Tuesday in a legal battle that stems over 20 years
Restructured Shoosmiths see surges in complex deals with eyes set on 2030

October 28, 2024

Law firm Shoosmiths has sharpened its structure over the last couple of years, resulting in the firm being one of Europe’s busiest corporate law firm
Shares drop at Close Brothers as court sides with consumers in motor finance claims

October 25, 2024

In a landmark decision in the motor finance test case, a court has resoundingly sided with consumers against the banks and lenders, including Close Brothers
CMA launches legal action against Emma Group

October 25, 2024

The UK's competition watchdog has launched legal proceedings against mattress seller Emma Group after finding "harmful online selling practices".

Saba Capital looks to oust IEM board in latest trust tussle

London set for £12m boost as host of Tour de France Femmes team time trial

The cult of cute: The strange drama of corporate mascots

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