Yearly Archives: 2024

Push Payment Fraud – Is there a duty on banks to retrieve lost funds?

A recent High Court decision has examined the responsibilities of banks to retrieve funds lost in authorised push payment (“APP”) fraud scams. Readers will recall the 2023 case of Philipp v Barclays, in which the Supreme Court declined to extend …

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ESG: The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules

Background The new rules stemmed from the FCA’s concerns surrounding customers being able to make informed decisions about products which would meet their sustainability preferences. It has become very common for consumers (both individuals and companies) to factor in ESG …

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The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman discuss the FCA’s new rules and guidance on anti-greenwashing and sustainability, with the anti-greenwashing rule due to come into effect very shortly on 31st May 2024. Topics covered include: What …

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English courts preferred in divorce for rigorous disclosure process

In the contentious divorce proceedings between Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, Tatum accuses Dewan of causing delays that could increase her share of the post-separation growth of his Magic Mike franchise. This case highlights a common issue in high-profile divorces, …

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Cases of de-banking are on the rise

As the digital economy continues to boom, banks have been struggling to balance their compliance obligations with their customer care duties. Several recent highly publicised cases have drawn attention to ‘de-banking’ – where banks close customer accounts due to perceived …

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Demystifying digital assets and English insolvency law

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry demystifies the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce’s Legal Statement on Digital Assets and English Insolvency Law, published on 17 April 2024. What it seeks to do is apply the principles of English insolvency law to digital …

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Tribute to our Partner, Tim Bamford

Collyer Bristow is enormously saddened to share the news that Intellectual Property Partner, Tim Bamford, passed away peacefully this week following a short illness. Tim was a much-respected lawyer and a masterful IP litigator, with the best interests of his …

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Take it on trust (Part 2)

Aidan Grant and Jake Kaplan of Alston & Bird return to dig down further into the US and UK taxation of trusts. Run time: 18 minutes

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Supreme Court rules UK trade union law is ‘incompatible’ with human rights

Judges declare lack of protection from detriment for participating in lawful strike action to be a breach of Article 11 ECHR. In the case of Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer, the Supreme Court has ruled that …

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Unveiling APP Fraud: Exploring the Barclays Quincecare Case

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the most prevalent class of fraud being perpetrated in the UK, authorised push payment (“APP”) fraud, and the options available for its victims. Topics covered include: What is the …

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