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06 August 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hugh James—Erich Kurtz

Hugh James expands financial mis-selling team
Hugh James is bolstering its Financial Mis-selling team with the appointment of a new Senior Associate, to support a rising number of cases of people falling victim to bad investments, negligent advice, and financial fraud.

Erich Kurtz joins the Top 100 UK law firm as a senior litigator, specialising in complex multi-claimant litigation, with a strong track record of leading financial group litigation cases.

Erich moves to Hugh James from Barings Solicitors in Manchester, which he joined in 2012 after obtaining a First-Class Honours’ Degree. He started out as a Paralegal, then progressed through his training contract, to being one of the firm's Directors and Shareholders.

Commenting on his arrival, Erich said:“I’m excited to be joining Hugh James. I’ve been aware for some time of the excellent reputation Hugh James has in undertaking group actions and its unrivalled expertise in helping victims of financial mis-selling secure compensation.

“Financial mis-selling is an important and developing area of law, especially in the current economic climate, the increasingly online world in which we live and the multitude of new financial products on the market. Cases of ordinary people being ripped off or scammed are sadly on the rise.

“I’m really looking forward getting involved in further high-profile work and joining the Hugh James team, which is well known, not just for the quality of its lawyers, but for its dedication to its clients.”

Commenting on Erich’s arrival, Partner and Head of the Financial Mis-selling team at Hugh James, Neil Stockdale, said: “I'm delighted that Erich has joined the team. His experience in financial group litigation cases will enable us to continue to take on new work in this growing area. And his wider experience will undoubtedly help to support other teams across Hugh James and bolster our service offering.”

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