Master the intricacies of banking and finance law with our comprehensive glossary. Tailored for legal professionals, this resource provides clear definitions and concise explanations to help you stay informed and efficient. Packed with industry-specific terminology, this essential guide will enhance your legal practice and keep you ahead in the fast-paced world of banking and finance.
Section 91 of the Law of Property Act 1925—Court of Appeal decision on conduct of sale of property in receivership (Fairmont Property Developers v Venus Bridging Ltd)
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Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill—the demise of the long leasehold flat, abolition of residential ground rent and new ways for landlords to redress tenant breaches on long leases
Invoice discounting and factoringThe popularity of financing business through the invoice discounting and factoring of receivables has grown...
Foreign exchange (FX) derivativesWhat is a FX derivative?A foreign exchange (FX) derivative is a type of derivative whose payoff depends on the FX...
Types of debt securitiesWhat are debt securities?In the context of the debt capital markets, the term 'debt security' means a financial instrument,...
An introduction to repo and the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA)Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains information on subjects...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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