Professional services groups say they are unfairly targeted in Republicans’ ‘big, beautiful bill’
Big Four firm ordered to pay £690,000 after issues uncovered on work for London-listed agriculture and engineering group
Listings are based on recommendations made by clients and peers to FT research partner Statista
Business whose advisers include former MI6 chief and ex-CIA deputy director valued at more than £250mn
New technology is starting to have a profound effect on work and employment
Ex-New York US Attorney Damian Williams joins rival that defeated White House in courtroom challenge
Consulting group says work by employees on contentious US-backed effort was ‘unauthorised’
Microsoft-backed UK tech unicorn hired reputational management specialists after FT reported on founder’s legal issues
Accounting groups hope to emulate previous profit gains from audits of companies’ ESG metrics
Letting staff leave and not replacing them reduces the headcount without the hassle
When and how far will generative AI cut legal bills? This question starts the 2025 return of a monthly series that examines how the legal ecosystem uses new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs
Companies are yet to see savings from the new technology as bills for legal work continue to rise
Shrinking headcount at consultancy firm contrasts with increased hiring at rival BCG
Consulting group’s shares slide after forecast of lower than expected profits
Freshfields has big US ambitions but was the only top 20 outfit to publicly support firms targeted by the White House
Martin Elling to serve six months in prison after admitting to destroying documents related to efforts to boost sales
Litigation finance firm owned by US hedge fund Elliott warns outcome could deter industry from backing other claims
Profits for Big Four firm come in ‘below our original plan’, says internal memo
Law firms continue to recruit rainmakers with outsized paydays despite dealmaking being at a low ebb
FTSE 100 group failed after disclosure of billions of dollars of off-balance sheet debts
Shortlisted entries will appear in our report in December, alongside our ranking of the most innovative law firms
Former Allen & Overy chiefs Wim Dejonghe and David Morley say they are working with potential investors
Tensions, tariffs and global trade are shaping lawyers’ work in the region, from AI to energy projects. Plus: the FT’s top 25 law firms; best-practice case studies; and a spotlight on China
Despite trade volatility, international law firms see long-term potential in Asia-Pacific and the adoption of new technology
Nimble legal teams are focusing on tech skills and relationships
