Biffa Sues Scottish Ministers for £160 Million Over DRS Failure
Biffa sues Scottish Ministers for £160M over failed DRS, claiming negligence and negligent misrepresentation. Court allows case to proceed.
Category: Europe
Ofqual Fines Pearson £250,000 for Breaching Exam Confidentiality
Ofqual fines Pearson £250,000 for failing to maintain exam confidentiality and address conflicts of interest in 2023 assessments.
Inheritance Tax Seven-Year Rule Under Threat
Wealth advisers raise alarms over potential changes to inheritance tax's seven-year rule, as Chancellor eyes tax hikes to boost revenue.
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.75% Amid Slow Growth
ECB lowers interest rates to 2.75% as inflation approaches target. Economic growth stagnates in the eurozone, with France and Germany facing contractions.
Roman Abramovich Faces £1 Billion Tax Investigation
Roman Abramovich may owe up to £1 billion in unpaid taxes after hedge fund investments were mismanaged from the UK, linked to Chelsea FC.
Humza Yousaf’s Brother-in-Law Faces Trial for Extortion and Drug Charges
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf, pleads not guilty to extortion and Class A drug charges, including involvement in Ryan Munro's death.
Simpson Thacher Expands to Luxembourg with New Partners
Simpson Thacher opens Luxembourg office with key partner hires to enhance European funds advisory services starting in 2025.
London Solicitor Linda Lu Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Stalking Neighbours
Linda Lu, a solicitor with experience in top US law firms, has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for a campaign of harassment…
DLA Piper Advises STEF on Acquisition of TDL Fresh Logistics
DLA Piper advised STEF on its acquisition of TDL Fresh Logistics, strengthening STEF's position in temperature-controlled logistics. Deal finalized Dec 2, 2023.
Dentons Welcomes High Yield & US Securities Finance Partner Colin Chang to London Team
Dentons announces the addition of Colin Chang as a partner in London, specializing in high yield and US securities finance, enhancing their Capital Markets…