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UK Supreme Court hands down significant judgement on motor finance commission complaints

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The UK Supreme Court has handed down its judgment on the conjoined appeals involving two lenders who challenged the decision of the Court of Appeal that a car finance broker could not lawfully receive a lender's commission...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

UK Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling in the Motor Finance Commissions Litigation

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On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered its much anticipated judgment on the appeal  from the Court of Appeal’s decision in the UK motor finance commission litigation — being the joined cases of Johnson v. FirstRand...more

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Courts, Coins and Collateral, August 2025 - UK Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling in the Motor Finance Commissions Litigation

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On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered its much anticipated judgment on the appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision in the UK motor finance commission litigation — being the joined cases of Johnson v. FirstRand...more

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Supreme Court Ruling in Hopcraft v Wrench and Johnson v FirstRand Bank

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On 1 August 2025, the Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft & Anor v Close Brothers Ltd – reported together as [2025] UKSC 33....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK Supreme Court Hands Down Combined Judgment Affecting Consumer Finance Sector

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The judgment brings clarity regarding the fiduciary duty and unfair relationships. The consumer finance sector now awaits the FCA’s plans for a new redress scheme covering commission arrangements....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A Deep Dive Into Intermediary Remuneration as the UK Supreme Court Considers Its Legality

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Is payment to an intermediary, not by its client but by the financial service provider, an illegal inducement or a legitimate distribution cost? In Hopcraft, the UK Supreme Court will consider this perennial question. The...more

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UK Supreme Court opens three-day hearing on motor finance commission complaints

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The three-day hearing of the significant Supreme Court case involving motor finance commission complaints has begun. The case involves the conjoined appeals involving two lenders who are challenging the decision of the Court...more

Morgan Lewis

UK Supreme Court to Review Ruling on Motor Finance Commissions: Implications for Auto Sector

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The UK Supreme Court’s ruling on undisclosed commissions earned by brokers will significantly impact the automotive sector and lenders. Although banks have been the focus of debate, the decision by His Majesty’s Treasury to...more

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Restructuring the next wave of cov-lite debt

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Cov-lite loans can leave lenders with limited restructuring options, but creative lenders will still find ways to bring debtors to the table - Recent data shows that investor protection in loan documents has fallen to its...more

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