Expert commentary on developments in consumer finance litigation, regulatory change, and Supreme Court precedent from Simon Dorrell and The Rivermead Partnership team.
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Hopcraft v Close Brothers [2025] UKSC 33 has fundamentally changed the landscape for motor finance commission claims. We explain what it means for law firms, lenders and claimants.
Read Article →The Supreme Court consent order in Expert Tooling v Engie awarded full restitution of all commissions paid. We analyse the implications for the £300 billion energy broker mis-selling market.
Read Article →Unlike motor finance and energy claims, irresponsible lending proceeds via a regulatory route under CCA 1974 and FCA CONC rules. We explain the methodology and why ATE insurance is not required.
Read Article →Many PPI redress calculations remain incorrect, particularly where Plevin undisclosed commission is involved. We set out the correct FCA methodology and common errors made by banks and CMCs.
Read Article →From our early work identifying SIPP broker mis-selling to the current regulatory landscape — a retrospective on how SIPP Companies' Duties have evolved and what it means for ongoing claims.
Read Article →Courts and regulators have increasingly high standards for expert evidence. We outline what distinguishes a robust expert report from one that will be challenged — and how to instruct your expert effectively.
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