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London bankers and lawyers earn over £1bn in takeover boom
Original: London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy By Lauren Almeida Bumper fees paid in the
Investment bankers and lawyers in London have earned more than £1bn in fees from a surge in mergers and acquisitions activity, according to a report by Lauren Almeida. The bumper fees have sparked criticism over high pay in the City at a time when many households are struggling with the cost of living, renewing debate about inequality and executive remuneration in the UK financial sector.
Why now: Large City fees during a cost of living crisis have reignited public anger over high finance pay and inequality.
LondonLauren AlmeidaThe Guardianinvestment bankerslawyers
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- London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy By Lauren Almeida Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis https://www. theguardian.com/business/2026/… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1
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