Wealthy man’s stripped back negligence claim against Clyde & Co ‘must go to trial’ April 12, 2024 A wealthy businessman’s stripped-back claim against Clyde & Co ‘must go to trial’ after a judge threw out his case against two XXIV Old Buildings barristers. Riad Tawfiq Al Sadik, who owns the largest construction and engineering company in the UAE, filed a professional negligence against City law firm Clyde & Co, barristers Michael Black [...]
Ladbrokes owner Entain fined record £17m over social responsibility and money laundering failures August 17, 2022 The gambling watchdog whacked the betting shop owner Entain with record £17m this morning over “completely unacceptable” anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. The Gambling Commission said the Ladbrokes and Coral owner repeatedly failed to protect problematic gamblers from betting huge sums in their shops and online casinos. The commission said the firm let blocked [...]
Labour’s workers’ rights plans could face ‘significant’ changes, lawyers warn May 4, 2024 Labour’s promised reforms to workers rights could face “significant changes” before taking effect, employment lawyers have warned.
FTX investors urged to seek legal help under ‘English Law’ November 12, 2022 Investors affected by the shocking collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX are being advised to speak with specialist lawyers.
New Betfred penalty signs off a summer of fines from the gambling watchdog September 28, 2022 Adding to what feels like a summer of fines for betting firms, the Gambling Commission whacked Betfred with a fresh £2.87m penalty this morning for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The failures include a lack of controls, which meant one punter lost £70,000 in a 10-hour period just a day after opening an account. “This [...]
Halloween in London: the best spooky things to do October 26, 2022 Halloween is this coming Monday which means London’s bars and restaurants have all manner of spooky Halloween events to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to go pumpkin carving, partying with themed cocktails, or just for some decent food, here are the best Halloween events in London this weekend. Pumpkins in Covent Garden It’s not quite the [...]
Taxman opens 20 investigations into crypto assets February 15, 2022 The UK's tax authority has opened 20 criminal investigations involving digital assets as it seeks to crack down on crypto fraud.
After Lidl v Tesco: Business branding may seem like a snoozefest, but get it wrong and it may cost you April 20, 2024 After a legal battle of Lidl v Tesco, trademark disputes has been at the forefront of people's minds as the thought of expensive litigation highlights just how important branding is for a business
Private equity influx in rugby will not save entire club game August 31, 2022 It’s no new phenomenon to see sports clubs, which tend to be at the heart of the community they serve, face financial challenges and ultimately go under. But why is this happening in rugby when the sport has benefited from a flurry of private equity investment which is shaping the future of the oval-balled game? [...]
Christmas parties get the chop at London firms November 14, 2021 City bosses have cancelled their traditional Christmas parties for a second year running over Covid fears. Blowout Christmas celebrations usually held by London’s accounting, insurance and law firms will be scrapped in favour of smaller dinners and events for individual teams the Telegraph first reported. Despite large gatherings being allowed under current Covid rules, top [...]