Banking Litigation Notes

Court of Appeal rejects attempt to bring securities class action using CPR 19.8 representative action as an "opt-in" procedure

High Court rejects "price/market reliance" for s.90A and Schedule 10A FSMA claims

High Court refuses permission for climate change judicial review against the FCA for a second time

High Court strikes out novel bid to bring securities class action using CPR 19.8 representative action as “opt-in” procedure

ESG Updates – The Bank of England Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario

How to navigate the Autonomy judgment: guidance for corporate issuers defending Section 90A / Schedule 10A FSMA shareholder claims

SPACs in the City: the emerging litigation and regulatory risks in England & Wales

COVID-19 market disclosures and managing the associated litigation risks

CJEU considers issuer liability for prospectuses marketed to both retail and qualified investors

High Court determines that reliance issues in context of a s.90A FSMA claim should be heard at first trial

EU Advocate General considers interpretation of Prospectus Directive in relation to an issuer’s liability for a prospectus marketed to both retail and qualified investors

Climate-related disclosures for issuers: further steps towards mandatory requirements?

In November 2020, the UK Joint Government Regulator TCFD Taskforce published its “roadmap towards mandatory climate-related disclosures”, which set out a …