Jackson reforms comes into effect *

United Kingdom - March 27 2013
On 1 April 2013, the "Jackson reforms" on civil costs and funding become law. The new Jackson regime marks the most important overhaul of civil…

Co-authors: Charlie Clarke-Jervoise , Giles Hutt, Nick Atkins.

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Can an express warranty also be a representation? *

United Kingdom - January 31 2013
In Sycamore Bidco v Breslin & Anor (2012) the High Court considered whether express warranties in a share sale agreement also amounted to…

Co-authors: Rebecca Huntsman.

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FSA regulatory enforcement round-up *

United Kingdom - January 31 2013
We highlight some of the key regulatory decisions from 2012 and trends that are expected to continue into 2013. Increase in FSA regulatory fines The…

Co-authors: Rebecca Huntsman.

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Acceptance of final and binding decision of the Financial Ombudsman does not preclude subsequent claim in the courts for further damages *

United Kingdom - January 31 2013
A recent High Court decision has found that acceptance of a favourable decision of the Financial Ombudsman Service ("FOS"), awarding £100,000 (the…

Co-authors: Rebecca Huntsman.

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Aims and objectives of the Financial Conduct Authorit *

United Kingdom - November 30 2012
In April 2013 the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) will replace the FSA as the regulatory body responsible for overseeing conduct in retail and wholesale financial markets.

Co-authors: Rebecca Huntsman.

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