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 was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B.

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CMA takes steps towards probe into BlackRock’s acquisition of Preqin

December 3, 2024

The British competition regulator takes first steps towards a probe into BlackRock's anticipated £2.55bn acquisition of financial data group Preqin
New jobs for former Chancellor Philip Hammond and Labour’s Iain McNicol

December 2, 2024

The former Chancellor and the former general secretary of the Labour Party Lord Iain McNicol have joined the board of a tax consultancy
‘Good news for insurers’ after government ups personal injury discount rate

December 2, 2024

Lord Chancellor revealed that the personal injury discount rate will increase to 0.5 per cent, in a move welcomed by the insurance industry
Tesla back in court after 5G patents licence case was thrown out

December 2, 2024

Tesla is back in English court this week as it aims to overturn a ruling that kicked out its 5G patents licence lawsuit
Hill Dickinson capitalises on private equity’s surge in accountancy sector

December 2, 2024

PE's growing presence in accountancy is driving demand for legal expertise, as firms like Hill Dickinson position themselves to capitalise
Oh! Darling: Harry Potter star Rupert Grint owes taxman £1.8m thanks to Beatles clause

November 29, 2024

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint's appeal against HMRC imposing a £1.8m tax bill on him was dismissed, after a Tribunal upheld a Beatles clause
Assisted Dying: MPs narrowly vote in favour of controversial Bill – what next?

November 29, 2024

The gates have opened for the Assisted Dying Bill today after MPs voted 330 to 275, majority 55, to approve a second reading of the controversial Bill
UK property market surges but warnings of Budget’s impact linger

November 29, 2024

Transactions in the UK residential property hit over 100,000 in October but expects warn the full impact of the Budget has yet to be filtered in
TI Fluid Systems agrees to £1bn takeover as London exits accelerate

November 29, 2024

ABC Technologies has reached an agreement to buy London-listed British manufacturer TI Fluid Systems for £1bn, following previous rejected proposals
Udo Onwere: Former Fulham footballer turned partner at City firm

November 25, 2024

From the pitch to the legal field, former Fulham midfielder Udo Onwere has turned his knack for tackling challenges into a thriving career in law

Jenrick pledges reform for small businesses

Why Manchester City’s £86m Bouaddi signing should ring alarm bells in French football

The way Dolly Parton announced her death is an inspiration to us all

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