Spats in the City Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:54:52 -0500 https://spatsinthecity.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Spats in the City yes a777ff1c-620c-5424-94f6-ed0c64d536a8 claire.tourret@collyerbristow.com Collyer Bristow LLP episodic false When it comes to commercial relationships, it is inevitable that disagreements will occur from time to time, even when you own or are responsible for the running of a well-operating, cohesive business. Join our lawyers as they discuss various topics around litigation and how to achieve the best possible outcome for your business.
 
Disclaimer: This content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Appropriate legal or other professional opinion should be taken before taking or omitting to take any action in respect of any specific problem. Collyer Bristow LLP accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on information contained in this material.]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Collyer Bristow LLP claire.tourret@collyerbristow.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rx4xg2l3o6yek7z5uhxkexthhdiz?.jpg Spats in the City BHS Judgment #2 – Misfeasance BHS Judgment #2 – Misfeasance In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first of two episodes on the judgment, they focus on the findings of wrongful trading and explain why the liquidators succeeded in this case when other claims of wrongful trading have not.

]]> In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first of two episodes on the judgment, they focus on the findings of wrongful trading and explain why the liquidators succeeded in this case when other claims of wrongful trading have not.

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-15430277 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 1419 full false BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading BHS Judgment #1 – Wrongful trading In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first of two episodes on the judgment, they focus on the findings of wrongful trading and explain why the liquidators succeeded in this case when other claims of wrongful trading have not.

]]> In this podcast Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution and Gavin Kramer, Senior Associate in our Corporate Recovery, Restructuring & Insolvency team discuss the recent judgment against the former directors of the BHS group of companies. In this, the first of two episodes on the judgment, they focus on the findings of wrongful trading and explain why the liquidators succeeded in this case when other claims of wrongful trading have not.

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-15428597 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 1525 full false No notice, no claim? (Drax v Scottish Power) No notice, no claim? (Drax v Scottish Power) When is a notice of claim under a share purchase agreement valid or not?  Does the recent Court of Appeal decision in Drax v Scottish Power distort the agreed allocation of risk between parties or does it inject a degree of commercial common sense to avoid the harshness of dismissing a valid claim on a technicality?

Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, and David Lascelles, Barrister at Littleton Chambers, discuss these questions and others relating to contractual notice of claim clauses in our latest edition of Spats in the City.

Run time: 34 minutes

]]> When is a notice of claim under a share purchase agreement valid or not?  Does the recent Court of Appeal decision in Drax v Scottish Power distort the agreed allocation of risk between parties or does it inject a degree of commercial common sense to avoid the harshness of dismissing a valid claim on a technicality?

Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, and David Lascelles, Barrister at Littleton Chambers, discuss these questions and others relating to contractual notice of claim clauses in our latest edition of Spats in the City.

Run time: 34 minutes

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-15377737 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 2059 full false The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman discuss the FCA’s new rules and guidance on anti-greenwashing and sustainability, with the anti-greenwashing rule due to come into effect very shortly on 31st May 2024.

Topics covered include:
-What are the conditions for the anti-greenwashing rules to apply for a firm?
-What are the four new investment labels that the FCA created?
-What are consumer-facing disclosures and the requirements they bring?
-What is the implementation timeline of these new rules?

Run time: 12 minutes

]]> Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman discuss the FCA’s new rules and guidance on anti-greenwashing and sustainability, with the anti-greenwashing rule due to come into effect very shortly on 31st May 2024.

Topics covered include:
-What are the conditions for the anti-greenwashing rules to apply for a firm?
-What are the four new investment labels that the FCA created?
-What are consumer-facing disclosures and the requirements they bring?
-What is the implementation timeline of these new rules?

Run time: 12 minutes

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-15150930 Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100 690 full false Unveiling APP Fraud: Exploring the Barclays Quincecare Case Unveiling APP Fraud: Exploring the Barclays Quincecare Case Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the most prevalent class of fraud being perpetrated in the UK, authorised push payment (“APP”) fraud, and the options available for its victims. 

Topics covered include:
-What is the Quincecare Duty?
-What happened in the case of Philipp v Barclays?
-What hope is there for victims of push payment fraud? 

Run time: 14 minutes

]]> Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the most prevalent class of fraud being perpetrated in the UK, authorised push payment (“APP”) fraud, and the options available for its victims. 

Topics covered include:
-What is the Quincecare Duty?
-What happened in the case of Philipp v Barclays?
-What hope is there for victims of push payment fraud? 

Run time: 14 minutes

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-14871672 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100 815 full false Unbanked: Exploring the Impact of De-Banking Unbanked: Exploring the Impact of De-Banking Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the topical subject of de-banking, or de-risking as banks call it. 

Topics covered include:
-What is de-banking?
-What effect can this have on bank customers? 
-What can you do if a bank decides to close your account?  Are there any limits to how banks can act? 

Run time: 12 minutes

]]> Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the topical subject of de-banking, or de-risking as banks call it. 

Topics covered include:
-What is de-banking?
-What effect can this have on bank customers? 
-What can you do if a bank decides to close your account?  Are there any limits to how banks can act? 

Run time: 12 minutes

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-14763722 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 696 full false The FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct The FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Tamara Davis discuss non-financial misconduct with a particular focus on how the FCA are developing their regulatory scope in this area. 

Topics covered include:
-What is financial misconduct and how is it currently regulated by the FCA?
-What has triggered the FCA's recent commitment to regulating non-financial misconduct ?
-Should the FCA be dealing with non-financial misconduct?

Run time: 17 minutes

]]> Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Tamara Davis discuss non-financial misconduct with a particular focus on how the FCA are developing their regulatory scope in this area. 

Topics covered include:
-What is financial misconduct and how is it currently regulated by the FCA?
-What has triggered the FCA's recent commitment to regulating non-financial misconduct ?
-Should the FCA be dealing with non-financial misconduct?

Run time: 17 minutes

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-14584605 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1007 full false The new FCA Consumer Duty The new FCA Consumer Duty From 31 July 2023, the new Consumer Duty applies to all new and existing regulated financial products or services that are open to sale and renewal. This will extend to closed products or services from 31 July 2024. 

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman comment on the new Consumer Duty ‘package’ which includes a new FCA principle, cross-cutting rules and four specific outcomes.

]]> From 31 July 2023, the new Consumer Duty applies to all new and existing regulated financial products or services that are open to sale and renewal. This will extend to closed products or services from 31 July 2024. 

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman comment on the new Consumer Duty ‘package’ which includes a new FCA principle, cross-cutting rules and four specific outcomes.

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-13939909 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1008 full false The Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright dispute The Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright dispute Partner Howard Ricklow was interviewed by Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright dispute in the US.

]]> Partner Howard Ricklow was interviewed by Clive Bull on LBC to discuss the Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright dispute in the US.

]]> Collyer Bristow LLP Buzzsprout-12769632 Tue, 02 May 2023 17:00:00 +0100 689 full false Litigation funding as investment Litigation funding as investment  In this podcast, Janine Alexander a Partner from Collyer Bristow’s Banking & financial disputes team speaks to Ragavan Arunachalam, Partner and Head of Private equity about the issues surrounding litigation funding as an investment class for private investors. Areas of discussion include:

  • Evaluating the strength of the claim and likely returns
  • Timeframes
  • Investment structure and funding agreements 
  • The importance of due diligence 
  • Risks and pitfalls
  • ATE insurance
  • Selling or exiting an investment
  • Reputational risks
  • Personal exposure if things go wrong
]]>  In this podcast, Janine Alexander a Partner from Collyer Bristow’s Banking & financial disputes team speaks to Ragavan Arunachalam, Partner and Head of Private equity about the issues surrounding litigation funding as an investment class for private investors. Areas of discussion include:

  • Evaluating the strength of the claim and likely returns
  • Timeframes
  • Investment structure and funding agreements 
  • The importance of due diligence 
  • Risks and pitfalls
  • ATE insurance
  • Selling or exiting an investment
  • Reputational risks
  • Personal exposure if things go wrong
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