Mike Hawthorne

Sep 9, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | David Barker |Mike Hawthorne

David Barker, Mike Hawthorne and Brian Grierson of Pinsent Masons were commenting after Master Davison struck out a representative action against British Airways and easyJet. The action in the case was brought by one passenger, Claire Smyth, who was affected by a cancelled flight in 2022. Smyth argued that she should be allowed to act as representative of other passengers impacted by flight cancellations or delays of three hours or more during a period spanning more than five and a half years.

Apr 11, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Mike Hawthorne

The long-running case was about bank customers who borrowed money in the pre-global financial crisis era and paid it back before the end of the loan term in the low interest rate era. The claimants in the case, four small businesses, alleged that NAB and Clydesdale falsely and unlawfully demanded break fee costs when they repaid their loans early.

Mar 13, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Mike Hawthorne

In a recent case (16 pages / 270 KB), the court held that Camelot UK Lotteries Limited’s (Camelot) terms and conditions (T&Cs) were validly incorporated in the online contract between a player, Joan Parker-Grennan, and the lottery game, meaning the player was bound by them.

Feb 7, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Mike Hawthorne

Mike Hawthorne of Pinsent Masons said the case will be of interest to UK banks considering the increased scrutiny there is on how they handle bank account closures following Nigel Farage’s dispute with Coutts over the closure of his account by the institution last summer.

Dec 12, 2023 | bankingriskandregulation.com | Mike Hawthorne

Climate, Culture & Conduct, OpinionBy Mike Hawthorne In a year with no shortage of high-profile UK Supreme Court decisions in the banking litigation space, questions around the closure of bank accounts concerning one certain high-profile holder caught the attention of the press. The main policy change though was the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty. ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.