Briefing
FCA and PRA publish guidance on prudential assessments for acquisitions and increases in control of authorised firms
The FCA and PRA have recently published a joint Policy Statement (PS18/24), implementing changes …
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Briefing
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 developments
There have been two recent judgments in relation to the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 of interest …
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Briefing
Critical third parties update – new UK regime
The FCA, the Bank of England and the PRA have jointly published a policy statement (PS 16/24) …
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Briefing
Potential amendments to the Financial Ombudsman Service’s redress system
In November, a joint consultation on Modernising the Redress System was published by the Financial Ombudsman Service ("FOS") and the FCA …
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Bulletin
Insurance bulletin, November 2024
November edition of the 2024 Insurance Bulletin, covering the latest regulatory and disputes topics.
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Briefing
The UK standard conditions for towage: New conditions issued on 12 November 2024
On 12 November 2024, a new edition of the UK Standard Conditions for Towage and Other Services (the UKSCT 2024) was issued by the British …
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Briefing
What exactly does a liability cap, cap?
In the recent case of Topalsson GmbH v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 1330 …
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Briefing
Court gives pause for thought on issues of damage and s11 Insurance Act in marine cargo claim
In the matter of MOK v Argo (judgment handed down by the Commercial Court on 26 July 2024)the Court has considered a number of key issues …
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Briefing
Corporate bitesize ECCTA – the expansion of the identification doctrine
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has been in place for just over a year …
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Briefing
Orders in aid of Foreign Insolvency Proceedings: BVI expands access to part XIX regime
The BVI Insolvency Act 2003 permits offices holders in specified foreign jurisdictions to seek assistance and relief from the BVI Court …
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Briefing
COVID-19 cases continued: Court of Appeal addresses construction of denial of access wording
In the latest COVID-19 business interruption matter to reach the Court of Appeal, International Entertainment Holdings v Allianz …
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Briefing
Sea Freight – Smoother Waters or Choppy Sailing Ahead?
As we concluded in our last briefing on this topic in June 2024, ongoing geopolitical situations in the Red Sea and elsewhere …
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