KVB Consultants v. Jacob Hopkins McKenzie: A warning shot for principal firms
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Financial services litigation
The Court of Appeal in KVB Consultants Ltd and others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd and others has upheld a High Court decision that principal firms cannot exclude liability for their appointed representatives through drafting contracts which are detached from factual reality.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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In this article we look at how to carry out inheritance tax (IHT) planning in a way that is timely and does not lead to an unwelcome amount of immediate financial detriment.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
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Clarke Willmott acts on sale of almost 400 shared ownership homes
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Social housing providers
The leading social housing team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has facilitated the sale of 390 shared ownership homes, in a deal worth nearly £35m.
Written by
Vicky Kells
and
Lindsay Felstead
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Lawyers at the Birmingham office of Clarke Willmott LLP have taken part in a pilot collective mentoring programme in partnership with Aston University.
Written by
Amanda Whatmore
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The Financial Ombudsman Service confirms that Intelligent Money Ltd failed to protect its customers
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Financial services litigation
The primary consideration for the FOS was whether Intelligent Money acted with reasonable care, due diligence, and fairness in accepting Mr S’ application to invest with Greyfriars in P6.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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