Ashurst's senior partner, Karen Davies, receives a £600,000 salary increase as the firm prepares for its landmark merger with PwC's legal arm. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
Key surveys reveal a sharp drop in UK business confidence and hiring at the end of 2025, despite PM's optimism. Manufacturers see hope but warn of a 'tipping point' for investment.
PwC's US arm is 'leaning in' to cryptocurrency services after regulatory changes under Trump's 'Genius Act'. The firm sees major new opportunities in digital assets. Discover the strategic pivot.
A solicitor has been removed from the Roll after claiming she worked 28 hours a day to qualify for a £70,000 bonus. Discover the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
London's IPO market saw a tepid recovery in 2025, raising $1.9bn. A strong Q4 offers hope for a more active listing cycle in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A PwC report predicts AI will automate many dealmaking tasks by 2026, reshaping investment banking. Discover the roles at risk and the new skills required.
Max Junestrand, CEO of legal tech firm Legora, warns AI is reshaping legal careers. As the firm's valuation soars to $1.8bn, he reveals aggressive London hiring plans for 2026.
The AA reveals a simple 20p coin test to check tyre tread depth this winter. Ensure your safety and avoid £2,500 fines with this essential driver check.
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
RBC Capital Markets strengthens its European healthcare division with key hires as Mayer Brown announces 36 partner promotions globally. Discover the strategic moves shaping finance and legal sectors.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to serious crimes as England and Wales face 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system?
David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in British justice while attempting to clear court backlogs. Discover why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
US law firm Simpson Thacher announces significant London office expansion following aggressive hiring campaign. The firm continues its strategic growth in the UK legal market.
Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
Leading accountancy body ICAEW demands urgent audit reforms as PwC faces scrutiny over WH Smith audits. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
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.
PwC report predicts asset managers will accelerate fintech partnerships to boost margins and embrace AI. Discover how technology is reshaping investment management.
Labour's Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping legal migration reforms, using her immigrant background to justify policies critics call cruel. Explore the debate.
Global law firms Ashurst and Perkins Coie are restructuring partner compensation as their groundbreaking merger progresses. Discover how this strategic move will reshape the legal landscape.
Lady Colin Campbell takes legal action against London hotel after fall leaves her with shattered pelvis and hip. The I'm A Celebrity star faces six-month recovery.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.