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BHS Judgment #2 – Trading Misfeasance

In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the second …

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BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading

In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first …

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No notice, no claim? (Drax v Scottish Power)

When is a notice of claim under a share purchase agreement valid or not? Does the recent Court of Appeal decision in Drax v Scottish Power distort the agreed allocation of risk between parties or does it inject a degree …

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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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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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The FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Tamara Davis discuss non-financial misconduct with a particular focus on how the FCA are developing their regulatory scope in this area. Topics covered include: What is financial misconduct and how is it …

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Unbanked: Exploring the Impact of De-Banking

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the topical subject of de-banking. Topics covered include: What is debanking? What effect can this have on bank customers? What can you do if a bank decides to close …

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Introducing the new FCA Consumer Duty

From 31 July 2023, the new Consumer Duty applies to all new and existing regulated financial products or services that are open to sale and renewal. This will extend to closed products or services from 31 July 2024. Head of …

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Collyer Bristow continues growth with Commercial Litigation Partner hire

Collyer Bristow has appointed David Vaughan as a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department. David joins the firm from Shakespeare Martineau, where he was also Head of the London Office. His appointment at Collyer Bristow is effective as of 3 …

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