FSA secures interim injunctions and freezing orders to protect consumers from unauthorised land banking firms
On Tuesday, 20 December 2011, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) secured interim injunctions and freezing orders from the High Court against companies including St Clair Estates Limited, OFG Investments Limited, Option Land UK Limited, and GIG Properties Limited as it suspects these companies are running a land banking operation. The firms are believed to have […]
SRA urges firms to take care with vulnerable clients
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have urged Solicitors to ensure close attention is paid to clients individual needs, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, and ensuring that they deliver a proper level of service. The SRA’s new Principles and Code of Conduct states that “Solicitors should provide a proper standard of service to clients”, […]