US litigation firm wades into City talent war with 18% salary increase for newly qualified lawyers
Grant Thornton restricted from reviewing part of local authority’s books
UK watchdog imposes penalties during review of group at centre of retail savings scandal
Regulators have put forward a series of proposals to clarify and extend responsibilities to spot wrongdoing
‘Magic circle’ law firm raises stakes in the legal battle for talent in London
BF Borgers ran ‘sham audit mill’ whose work affects more than 1,500 corporate filings, US financial regulator says
Shortlisted entries will appear in our report in December, alongside our ranking of the most innovative law firms
The bell tolls for Big Ben
Company is latest to rethink its business in the region as market conditions remain weak
This monthly series, now in its third year, examines how the legal ecosystem is using new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs. Part 1: lawyers need uniform data if they are to make full use of generative AI
Could a scheme to develop a universal taxonomy help?
Internal probes in the spotlight following high-profile cases as legal regulator prepares new guidance
Elite law firms have been relocating to the west side development as they seek to appeal to younger workers
24 hours in the UK’s lift alarms call centre
Big Four firm names new head after three-way race that included female candidates for first time
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemic
Big Four firm’s move prompted by government decision to raise salary threshold for skilled worker admission
Meet Ben F orgers (we wish we were making this up)
We examine how senior in-house lawyers are adapting to new business needs in a monthly series. This time: ethical dilemmas
CEO projects share of sales will double as companies integrate technology into operations
The affair highlights the responsibilities of in-house lawyers when warned of improper practices in their organisation
McKinsey’s mid-year reviews are the latest attempt to increase ‘attrition’
Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese developer
Big Four firm botched audit work and quality control over several years, Apas concludes in multiyear investigation
Preliminary approach underscores private equity’s interest in professional services
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