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Since the invasion of Ukraine, work done by firms such as CMS, Harbottle & Lewis and Carter-Ruck for Russian billionaires has come under increasing scrutiny
Accounting industry is failing to protect investors and employees from malfeasance
Businessman known as ‘Putin’s chef’ has case against Eliot Higgins struck out for ‘failure to comply with orders’
Industry bodies which have received £50mn in recent penalties say they are open to reform
The accounting watchdog has pushed for a £50,000 fine for a then 25-year-old who created misleading meeting minutes
Move comes after Big Four firm refused to sign off company’s 2021 results
Abu Dhabi hospital group’s administrator alleges litany of errors at Big Four auditor
The British-born lawyer was set to take over from David Boies, one of the world’s most famous litigators, but instead quit to start her own firm
Lawyer argues penalties sought by FRC over Carillion audit are designed to ‘destroy’ accountant’s life
Law firms face pressure to take a stance on geopolitical questions; US-China trade war becomes a legal stand-off; private equity eyes deals in Japan; data handling after Australia’s bank probe; and the region’s most forward-looking individuals
Listings for groups expelled from the US are keeping lawyers busy
Company lawyers are proving their value as advisers to the business
The professionals highlighted here have developed new products and pioneered fresh skills in their firms
The top 10 individuals featured below have looked beyond their specialisms to solve client demands
Digitising shipping processes throws up a range of regulatory challenges
The country increasingly represents the safest choice for a regional hub
Lawyers master tech tools to help disgraced banking clients handle information quickly
Awards highlights include: digitisation, enabling business, and the most innovative law firms and individuals
Questions over neutrality, globalisation and staff skills are keeping Apac leaders awake at night
Legal problem-solving is required to keep sustainable energy goals on track amid geopolitical pressures
Trade war rhetoric has evolved into wrangling over laws and regulation in tech and finance
Tribunal finds five defendants guilty of misconduct after hearing auditors created ‘false documents’
Move part of effort to improve culture at firm after regulatory fines and investigations
Keeping remote staff engaged and switched on requires a deft touch
UK government delays to overhaul the audit market are a false economy
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