Recent research reveals a declining interest in mergers among smaller law firms, highlighting a shift towards organic growth.Only 10% of smaller law firms are now open…
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has chosen not to release its individual chambers assessments, a decision shaped by recent consultations.The BSB’s new approach emphasises culture change…
Two major banking brands are set to disappear from the High Street following a Virgin Money takeover of Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks, according to the Guardian.…
Suppliers to supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda have expressed concern that the merger of the two chains could lead to increased pressure on price, according to BBC…
The engineering giant GKN has fought off a £7.4bn hostile takeover from Melrose Industries, according to BBC News. Melrose, which specialises in turning around struggling businesses,…
The first step has been taken towards merging Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp, in a move which would create Europe’s second-largest steel group, according to BBC News.…
British variety store chain Poundland has received formal clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to acquire rival chain 99p Stores. Confirming its provisional findings, published…
UK betting and gaming company Betfair and Irish bookmaker Paddy Power have announced plans for possible a GBP5bn merger deal that would create one of the world’s largest…
US information technology major International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM), or IBM, said it had inked a final accord to acquire domestic cloud computing infrastructure provider SoftLayer…
UK regional airline company Flybe Group Plc (LON:FLYB) said it is disappointed by the news that the European Commission (EC) will most certainly block Irish low-cost…
