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Saima Hanif KC

Saima Hanif KC is a barrister practising from 3 Verulam Buildings, Gray’s Inn, London. Email: shanif@3vb.com

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Judicial review of regulatory bodies in the financial services industry

However, the sheer growth in the volume of regulation in the financial services sector, combined with an expansion in regulatory remit (which is often incremental) means that judicial review has become even more important as a means of holding regulators to account. This article discusses some recent decisions in this area, as well considering what impact, if any, the proposed judicial review reforms are likely to have on challenges within the financial services industry.

1 OCT 2021

Alternatives to private law causes of action when challenging termination of a banking relationship

In this article the authors explore two alternative means of challenging a bank’s decision to terminate a customer relationship or freeze the operation of an account beyond private law causes of action.

1 NOV 2021