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
In a landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand ([2025] UKSC 33), part of the broader Hopcraft appeals, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that car dealers who arrange finance do not owe fiduciary duties to their customers. This...more
THE SUPREME COURT HAS REJECTED TWO OF THE THREE CLAIMS IT WAS ASKED TO DECIDE, AND UPHELD THE OTHER BASED ON ITS SPECIFIC FACTS - OVERVIEW - In a landmark decision which will be closely scrutinised by the finance...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement outlining key considerations for a potential consumer redress scheme, as part of its review into motor finance commission arrangements, following the pending...more
2024 was a busy year for the Courts in England and Wales when it came to banking and wider financial services disputes. We were spoilt for choice when selecting our top 5 cases and, inevitably, have left out some significant...more