Professional negligence

One of the defining features of the legal system of England and Wales is the doctrine of precedent. This principle requires judges to follow the judgments of judges in higher...

In July 2018 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a discussion paper where they made it abundantly clear; they will seriously consider the implementation of a new duty...

With any professional negligence claim the first step is establishing that you have enough time left on the clock to bring the claim; you can have a strong claim, and tick every...

The internet is awash with apparently fantastic and unusual property investments. Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to purchase a fraction of 999 year lease of an off plan plush...

By some considered unexciting, the world of pensions has been commanding attention as scammers continue to plague the industry, misleading savers and leaving people with little or...

Pension transfer advice must be provided by a financial adviser with the appropriate FCA permissions. In certain instances, financial advisers have been prepared to advise a client...

Deciding how, where and when to invest money (or an asset such as a pension) is complicated, especially for those not immersed in the financial services industry. There are myriad...

Cyber fraud in conveyancing transactions comprised 75% of cybercrime reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in 2016. This type of cyber crime has been named...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) provides compensation when certain financial products fail or default.  Some pensions are protected by the FSCS, including...

Equality is easier said than done. An example of this is Women Against State Pension Inequality (“WASPI”); a group concerned that, due to changing timelines and ineffective...

There is a misconception in the financial services sector that introducer firms escape the need for regulation. The reality is that it is difficult for introducers not to stray...

The recent experience of some members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) is a warning for anyone contemplating transferring out of a final salary scheme. The BSPS separated...

The recent decision in Barton v Wright Hassall LLP [2016] EWCA Civ 177 provides a cautionary tale, emphasising the importance of complying with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) when...

As the news brims with tales which could be lifted from a blockbuster film; the old adage ‘all publicity is good publicity’ is being reconsidered. A recent bump on the rocky...

Over the last year the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has paid more than £105m in self-invested personal pension (SIPP) claims in 2016/17 – an increase of 35% on...

Alan Shearer famously donned the striped shirt of Newcastle United. It appears, however that when it came to his pension, things were far from black and white. Earlier this week...

Customers who have their pension funds held under management with Strand Capital Limited will be understandably concerned at the recent collapse of the discretionary fund manager...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported it handled 5,160 pension complaints in 2016/2015 which represents a 15% increase from the previous year. The biggest rise was in...

The recent decision in Halsall & Ors v Champion Consulting Ltd & Ors (Rev 1) [2017] EWHC 1079 (QB) (19 May 2017) makes interesting reading on a variety of issues.  ...

In May 2017, FCA succeeded in securing confiscation orders in respect of the last 2 perpetrators of a multi-million pound land investment fraud. A total of £2,195,496 will be...