Banking Litigation Notes

Supreme Court clarifies proper approach to SAAMCO and to determining scope of duty of care owed by professional advisers

Court of Appeal considers tests for "blind-eye" knowledge and vicarious liability in the context of a dishonest assistance claim

BANKING LITIGATION PODCAST EPISODE 27: MONTHLY UPDATE – MAY/JUNE 2021

CJEU considers issuer liability for prospectuses marketed to both retail and qualified investors

High Court summarily dismisses alleged LIBOR fraudulent misrepresentation claim on the basis that it is time-barred

Court of Appeal determines that a fiduciary relationship is not a necessary pre-condition to relief in respect of an undisclosed commission paid to an agent

UK post-Brexit reform: Financial Services Act 2021

LIBOR transition: critical FCA consultation on "tough legacy" definition

Herbert Smith Freehills launches new Climate Change Notes blog

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Climate Change Notes blog. With climate change experts across our global network, Herbert Smith …

High Court strikes out claim for abuse of process and dismisses parallel disclosure application under Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879

High Court considers operation of force majeure clause in context of COVID-19 pandemic

High Court considers doctrine of frustration in COVID-19 context and confirms there is no such thing as “temporary frustration”