Professional Services News

Energy companies will be coming under more pressure to redouble their efforts to provide affordable schemes for low income families this week, after it was revealed that rising energy bills pushed inflation up to 4.7 per cent.

The price of oil rose on Friday as a result of Hurricane Ike, after production of oil was disrupted in the US Gulf Coast.

Reed Smith has given a boost to its French operations after hiring a trio of lawyers from Paris to oversee its shipping team.

Housebuilders' have enjoyed a welcome return to rising share prices today as the market anticipates a return of confidence, following a package of deals to be announced by Gordon Brown later today.

Two of Simmons and Simmons' international practice group heads have stepped down in a company-wide shake up which has seen the roles move to the City.

Denton Wilde Sapte is investing heavily in its Middle Eastern venture, having sent recently made up partner Paul Stothard to Dubai.

Head of legal at consumer body Which? has left his position in a dispute over the direction of the organisation, it has been reported.