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The Summer Budget 2015 for banking and finance lawyers

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Published on: 08 July 2015

Published by a LexisNexis Banking & Finance expert

Table of contents

What was relevant in the Summer Budget for banking and finance lawyers?
What does this mean for banking and finance lawyers?
What are the headlines for the Summer Budget for banking and finance lawyers and why?
Were there any surprises?
What actions should banking and finance lawyers be taking as the dust settles?
What has been the reaction from the banking and finance industry?
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Article summary

Banking & Finance analysis: With the Chancellor’s speech still ringing in our ears, we bring together the most important features of the Summer Budget 2015 for banking and finance lawyers alongside expert analysis and industry comment.

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