Professional services giant Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc announced its first-quarter results, showing a significant decline in operating profit.

The report shows that the company's operating profit for the quarter fell to $1.8 billion, a 12% decrease compared to the same period last year. The main reason for the decline was a significant expense related to the Greensill lawsuit. This special charge, amounting to $425 million, directly impacted the overall profitability for the quarter. Excluding the lawsuit-related expenditure, the company's core business operations demonstrated a different growth trend. This financial data highlights the challenges multinational companies face in complex legal environments and the substantial impact that special events have on quarterly performance.