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In the first of a series of articles on banking litigation, Simon Duncan discusses how limitation can be used to counter swaps mis-selling claims

Simon Duncan examines the swaps mis-selling litigation.

Alternative Power Solution Ltd v Central Electricity Board and another [2014] UKPC 31, [2014] All ER (D) 55 (Sep)

The banks’ imposition of business support measures on small to medium-sized business have gone awry, a banking lawyer has warned.
 

Business support may be the banks' next headache, says Aidan Briggs

Peter Thompson QC explains why UK taxpayers deserve an amnesty

Richard Shave reflects on a tumultuous 12 months in the banking world

Roderick Ramage describes a radical shift in the law on bankruptcy

How do banks juggle duty to their customers with money-laundering obligations, asks Simon Goldstone

Should the SFO rush in to prosecute banks over LIBOR, asks David Corker

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

London labour and employment team announces partner hire

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion

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