Mark Kenkre examines Google’s clampdown on fraudulent investment adverts
Partner Mark Kenkre examines whether Google’s additional measures to protect users and legitimate advertisers go far enough to prevent investment fraud and mis-selling on its platform, in City A.M. Mark’s article was published in City A.M., 29 July 2021, and can be found here. In what Google described as a “significant additional measure” to protect both its users […]
Mark Kenkre explores the landmark Crowdcube compensation case
Partner Mark Kenkre explores the future of the UK investment crowdfunding marketplace, following the Financial Ombudsman Service Crowdcube mis-selling judgement, in What Investment. Mark’s article was published in What Investment, 28 July 2021, and can be found here. Crowdfunding has a glorious history and can lay claim to being the saviour of liberty, literally. In 1885, funds to complete […]
Guy Robson asks: What does VW Group’s €270m D&O payment mean for ‘Dieselgate’ D&O coverage?
Partner Guy Robson considers the implications of VW Group’s €270m D&O payment and what it means for ‘Dieselgate’ D&O coverage, in Insurance Post. Guy’s article was published in Insurance Post, 19 July 2021, and can be found here. The VW Group has recently recommended agreeing to settle claims against four of its former executives relating […]
Andrew Nugent Smith explores New Law and what it means to be a modern lawyer
Managing Director Andrew Nugent Smith explores what it means to be a modern lawyer and the power of New Law, in Solicitors Journal. Andrew’s article was published in Solicitors Journal, 18 July 2021, and can be found here. Back in 2000, when I was an aspiring law student, and long before the days of the […]
Kingsley Hayes examines data violations in the health sector
Head of Data Breach Kingsley Hayes comments on recent statistics that reveal the health sector as reporting the highest number of data violations, in Legal Futures. Kingsley’s article was published in Legal Futures, 15 July 2021, and can be found here. Recently published data has revealed that the health sector had the highest number of […]
Kingsley Hayes writes in ISBuzz news regarding NHS waiting lists and AI
Partner Kingsley Hayes discusses the legal obstacles the NHS will need to overcome before it uses algorithmic decision making to tackle record waiting list backlogs, in ISBuzz news. Kingsley’s article was published in ISBuzz news, 1 July 2021, and can be found here. The NHS plans to deploy AI to tackle the backlog of waiting lists […]
Ben Rees considers whether a landmark Supreme Court ruling may open floodgates to professional negligence claims
Ben Rees, Technical Director of the Investment Fraud & Mis-selling group, discusses the implications of a landmark Supreme Court ruling which may open floodgates to professional negligence claims after the court ordered Grant Thornton to pay £13.4 million in damages for negligent advice, in Legal Futures. Ben’s article was published in Legal Futures, 29 June 2021, […]
Mark Kenkre explores the future of investment crowdfunding
Partner Mark Kenkre explores the future of the UK investment crowdfunding marketplace, following the recent Financial Ombudsman Service Crowdcube mis-selling judgement, in Legal Futures. Mark’s article was published in Legal Futures, 25 June 2021, and can be found here. Crowdfunding can be an attractive prospect for investors looking for high returns but a recent case has highlighted the […]