Tag: Financial Regulation

Unfair Prejudice Petitions: A Complete 2026 Guide for Shareholders

Unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 offer minority shareholders a powerful legal route to challenge misconduct by those controlling a company. Whether you are being excluded from management, denied information, or having your shareholding diluted, the law provides real remedies. This guide explains everything you need to know about unfair prejudice claims and how LEXLAW’s specialist litigation lawyers can help you pursue or defend one.

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High Court Rules on £8 Million Spread Betting Claim: FSMA & FCA COBS Rules Compliance Examined

Real Estate Tycoon, Tchenguiz challenged the £6.5 million claim by IG Index Limited over spread-betting debt but court upheld the claimant’s position. The ruling implicates critical precedent for financial instruments, spread betting, statutory interpretation of financial regulations.

"Adam Graham" Justfix Crypoto litigation England UK solicitors

Cryptocurrency Litigation Success: Compensatory Damages in Lieu of Ethereum

We successfully represented a client in a significant cryptocurrency loan dispute. On 2 July 2024, the High Court handed down a judgment varying the valuation date for assessing damages in lieu of specific performance. Initially, the County Court had set the valuation date at the breach in 2019, which did not account for the significant increase in Ethereum’s value.

FRL TBL Fixed Rate Loan Compensation Claims Solicitor

Short Guide: ‘Hidden’ or ‘Embedded’ Swaps

UK financial institutions have been selling interest rate swaps and fixed-rate loans without fully disclosing the risks and contingent liabilities involved, leading to substantial liabilities for customers. Lexlaw, a law firm specialising in hidden derivatives litigation, advises on legal action for SMEs and individuals affected by mis-selling. They guide clients through obtaining redress, often achieving out-of-court settlements with banks and insurers eager to avoid precedent-setting judgments. Lexlaw provides a step-by-step guide for those suspecting they’ve been mis-sold financial products, encouraging prompt legal advice to meet claim deadlines.

London Litigation Solicitor Bridging Loan Finance Mis-selling Claim Complaint Compensation Settlement Case Study

Bridging Loan Case Study: McDonald v London Credit – Default Interest Rate – Unenforceable Penalty

In this case our lawyers defeated “London Credit”; a bridging lender that demanded circa £160,000.00 GBP. We applied to the High Court and successfully set aside a default judgment then forced the withdrawal of a statutory demand, and 3 interim charging orders. We then forced the other side to settle – for a fraction of the sum demanded.

Wyatt Paul v HMRC: Permission Needed to Raise New Points During an Appeal

The recent case of Wyatt Paul v HMRC [2022] UKUT 116 (TCC) confirmed: permission by a party must be sought from the Upper Tribunal (UT) to argue a…