Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ Recoveries and Finance team has compiled a list of news and press releases for you. 

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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 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 more information, please contact Sadak Miah in Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Commercial Recoveries team on 023 8085 7293 or email sadak.miah@bllaw.co.uk.