Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Finance group produces updates to keep you abreast of changes in the law that may affect your business.

Click on the links in the below to read the latest news and articles on issues topical for the banking and finance sector.

firm provides consumer credit advice to automotive sector client BVRLA

25 Jan 2012

Blake Lapthorn has assisted the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, in helping redraft its Consumer Credit Act guidance.

Office of Fair Trading warn of scam

24 Jan 2012

Our Finance group highlights that the OFT is currently trying to make people aware of an ongoing scam in which their name is taken in vain in an attempt to extort money.

enforceability of guarantees

23 Jan 2012

Our Commercial Recoveries and Litigation teams consider the helpful guidance on personal guarantees given by the Queen's Bench Division in the recent case of United Dominion Trust Ltd v Dohil.

JD Cleverly Ltd and Cwmbran Motors Ltd v Family Finance Limited

13 Jan 2012

Our Finance group reviews this case that demonstrates the importance of risk management for finance companies, particularly where transactions are of a high value or involve a large number of contracts with the same supplier.

OFT publishes new guidance for credit brokers and intermediaries

12 Jan 2012

Our Commercial Litigation team spotlights the publication in November 2011 by the OFT of new guidance for brokers, intermediaries and those consumer credit and hire businesses that employ or use their services.

Click on the link to view the archive finance bulletin.

For further information on the articles contained in this bulletin, please contact Kath Shimmin, head of Blake Lapthorn's Finance group on kath.shimmin@bllaw.co.uk or call 023 8085 7081.

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