Chief executives voice fears about impact on recruitment ahead of expected rise in Budget
Pendulum has swung towards capital allocators
Big Four firm quietly scraps pledge to add 100,000 workers worldwide by mid-2026 amid rise of AI
Firm moves to repair relations with backers of private equity funds after claims of uncooperative behaviour in negotiations
National insurance contribution proposals could influence hiring and pay if confined to domestic partnerships
Deals advisory arm reverses decline amid ‘challenging market’ for Big Four firm
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at adding employer national insurance to UK businesses operating as LLPs
RSM’s new US-led tie-up is latest of many attempts by professional services firms to integrate operations
Transatlantic partnership pitched as alternative to bringing in private equity capital
Chancellor’s move would damage cornerstone of UK economy, partners argue
Firm leader says auditor may face years of scrutiny and will take ‘decisive action to protect our reputation’
Chancellor’s plan to end NIC exemption for partnerships would have a significant impact on lawyers and accountants
Bodies warn expanded powers for the FCA will increase costs and the burden of regulation
Amyn Merchant to implement findings of probe into group’s work with Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Alexander Gerko will appeal against decision after court finds accounting firm refused services because of his nationality
Former shareholders in utility said Big Four firm failed to spot red flags and allowed management to hide mounting issues
Big Four firm’s Parthenon business combining executive strategy with due diligence on deals shrank 0.4% globally
Legal firms are overwhelmed with enquiries from companies and individuals after Trump and Starmer harden policies
Failed hospital operator’s administrators seeking about £2bn damages from accounting firm in trial over missed ‘red flags’
Lobbyists watered down legislation that would have frozen investor-owned firms out of largest state
A monthly series that examines how the legal ecosystem uses new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs. This time: six companies pushing the legal world into the AI era
All are exploring the potential of the tech to transform legal services, but each has its own approach
We’re having to consider cutting costs. Unfortunately, this may mean reducing headcount
Activity by company’s Russia division in annexed regions raises questions about international sanctions regime
Firm was also fined almost £711,000 for its audit of clothing retailer N Brown
