Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
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UK's Ickenham Travel Group goes bust after 55 years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
The battle behind Australia's richest person's wealth
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Freshfields gives Gen Z students resilience training
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer introduces a new resilience programme for its Gen Z trainees, aiming to equip them with tools to manage workplace pressures and improve mental wellbeing. Discover how the legal sector is adapting.
Pinsent Masons' best-paid partner sees remuneration fall to £1.27m
The highest-earning partner at law firm Pinsent Masons received £1.27m last year, a significant drop from £1.7m, as firm profits softened. Discover the financial details and strategic outlook.
2025 Legal Year: Mergers, AI & Justice System Crisis
From the rise of transatlantic law giants and AI reshaping fees to a crumbling justice system, we review the seismic shifts that defined the UK legal sector in 2025. Discover the key trends.
Gina Rinehart's Mining Empire: Power and Controversy
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
Why Cadwalader needed the Hogan Lovells merger
Analysis reveals why the once-dominant US law firm Cadwalader turned to Hogan Lovells for a pivotal London merger, reshaping its City strategy. Discover the key drivers and future implications.
MHA acquires UAE's Fiducia to enter Middle East market
London-based MHA, a top 15 UK accountancy network, acquires Fiducia in the UAE, marking its first major international expansion beyond the UK. Read the full strategy.
New Space Race: Billionaires vs Global Laws
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in £2.7bn law firm merger
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
Man with world's largest penis seeks challengers
Matt Barr, 42, from London, holds the medically verified record for the world's largest penis, measuring over 14 inches. He invites other men to come forward and see if they can outdo him.
Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in $3.6bn Merger Talks
Global law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft are in advanced merger discussions. The $3.6bn deal would create a transatlantic legal powerhouse. Read the full story.
Accenture AI bookings top $2bn amid revenue growth
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Gibson Dunn promotes record 13 to partner in London
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Latham's Pay Wars & Paul Weiss Poaching: Top Legal Stories 2025
A look back at the seismic shifts in the UK legal market in 2025, from Latham & Watkins' pay battle and Paul Weiss's aggressive hiring to Ashurst's renewed US ambitions. Discover the stories that defined the year.
Inside the Law Firm Betting on 5-Star Client Service
Discover how Addleshaw Goddard is using personalised hospitality, from birthday cookies to fine dining, to stand out in London's competitive legal market and win client loyalty.
Martin O'Neill's Remarkable Interim Celtic Return
Martin O'Neill's legendary status at Celtic Park has been cemented after a stunning seven-game interim spell. The 73-year-old delivered six wins, including an Old Firm victory, before stepping aside.
Atacama Desert: Superbug Fight vs Lithium Mining Impact
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
A&O Shearman's top staff take home £43m after merger
Senior figures at the newly merged law giant A&O Shearman shared a £43.3m payout in the year following its creation. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
JP Morgan's Canary Wharf to be UK's largest office
JP Morgan Chase announces a massive 3 million sq ft tower in Canary Wharf, set to become Britain's biggest office block and house 12,000 workers. Discover how this £1bn economic boost will reshape London's skyline.
Outer Worlds 2 Disappointment Leads to Family Bonding
Discover how The Outer Worlds 2's poor story created unexpected family connections. A father-son gaming review exploring RPG mechanics and what makes games truly immersive.
Weil Elevates Four London Lawyers to Partner
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
Amigo Loans pivots from lending to gold mining
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world's most populous city
A new UN report reveals Jakarta is now the world's biggest city, with Dhaka predicted to take the top spot by 2050. Discover how London's population is set to grow.
Jakarta becomes world's largest city, dwarfing London
Jakarta, Indonesia, is now the world's largest city with 42 million people. Discover how this new megacity compares to London and the global urban shift. Read more.
NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks
New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.
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