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

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investors face uphill battle to recover losses arising out of the chaos of the financial crisis

12 Jan 2012

Our Commercial Litigation team highlights how investors who have suffered losses in the crisis have turned to the courts to try and recover their losses from the banks who sold them poorly performing investments.

High Court allows successful party to recover interest paid on loans to fund litigation

21 Dec 2011

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group highlights that in a recent case Justice Sales held that in certain circumstances the party can recover the full amount of any interest paid on the loan.

'tis the season to be ready...

13 Dec 2011

Our Asset Based Lending team highlights the need to detect fraud as soon as possible and what action needs to be taken.

Supreme Court advocates common sense

13 Dec 2011

Our Finance group highlights the recent Supreme Court decision that business common sense was not just a factor, but perhaps the primary factor in construing a commercial contract.

OFT launches revised debt collection guidance

07 Dec 2011

Our Finance group highlights that the OFT has recently published its updated debt collection guidance, setting out the minimum standards expected of all business engaging in the recovery of consumer credit debts.


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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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