Banking
Steven Friel & Michael Williams predict an upsurge in derivatives litigation in the English courts
Peter Hayden outlines a beneficial decision for investors in hedge funds wishing to bring multiple derivative actions
Legislation news update
In the hope of writing off loans, many people are being exploited by case management companies, says Rodney Gardner
Finance
Retail banks successful in unarranged overdraft charges test case
Client accounts managed by solicitors will be guaranteed up to £50,000 per person, per bank.
Annuitants’ solicitor estimates losses to be in the region of £6.5bn
Sympathy but no compensation for Northern Rock investors
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An engagement ring may symbolise romance, but the courts remain decidedly practical about who keeps it after a split, writes Mark Pawlowski, barrister and professor emeritus of property law at the University of Greenwich, in this week's NLJ