Google faces £25bn UK lawsuit over ad monopoly claims May 28, 2025 Google is facing a £25bn legal claim in the UK, as a new lawsuit accuses the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the online search advertising market, driving up prices for UK advertisers over more than a decade. The claim, filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and led by Roger Kaye KC, [...]
200 years on, it’s time to bring will writing into the 21st century May 24, 2025 Almost 200 years on from the last proper review of will writing in the UK, it's high time for some sweeping updates, writes Sam Grice.
To be useful to business, in-house lawyers must be critical May 14, 2025 An in-house lawyer can be a business's best friend, but only if they're willing to be critical, writes Dr Jim Baxter.
Revealed: The 2025 Morning Wire Awards Winners May 7, 2025 The winners of the 2025 Morning Wire Awards were unveiled at a glittering ceremony in the heart of the Square Mile last night in front of 500 guests. The gongs were handed out on stage in the Guildhall, following a speech from former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane. Morning Wire Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, [...]
Newcastle United launch legal action against East Stand owner May 6, 2025 Premier League giants Newcastle United has issued legal proceedings against the Newcastle City Council and St James Terrace Land Ltd
UK law firms look for novel way to trump US pay war supremacy May 1, 2025 UK national law firms have been in a long-running battle with US law firms but Trump's attack on the US legal market may open the door of opportunity
Britain’s lawyers need a UK-EU reset April 15, 2025 Resetting the UK-EU relationship is needed to remove barriers for Britain's lawyers, writes Law Society president Richard Atkinson.
Tougher anti-money laundering controls risk obstructing justice April 11, 2025 Amid calls for City law firms to apply tougher anti-money laundering controls, Ellen Gallagher argues that over-compliance risks limiting justice.
Major Companies House change launched as business leaders called to action April 8, 2025 Business leaders can now verify their identity on Companies House as part of a major drive designed to slash economic crime. As of today, 8 April, directors can voluntarily verify their identity before it becomes a legal requirement later this year. More than six million individuals will need to comply in the 12 months after [...]
Interpol has a Russia problem March 27, 2025 The Kremlin is weaponising red notices to silence its enemies - and Interpol is tolerating it, write Ben Keith and Rhys Davies.