HOT OFF THE PRESS: Johnson (Respondent) v FirstRand Bank Limited (London Branch) t/a MotoNovo Finance (Appellant) – The Supreme Court’s decision

Date and Time

Tuesday 5 August, 1.30pm - 2.30pm 

Venue

Zoom

About the Event

Following the recent Supreme Court judgment and its significant implications for the motor finance industry, where the total compensation bill has been estimated at up to £44 bn, the judgment will determine several issues relevant to commercial law practitioners more generally, including:

1. Does, or should, the law recognise a distinct tort of bribery?
2. If such a tort is recognised, what is the nature of the duty or relationship that must exist in order for the tort to be engaged?
3. Relatedly, what level of disclosure will prevent liability for bribery from arising?

Please watch our panel from 39 Essex’s Banking and Finance team; Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho, Rebecca Drake, David Hopkins, and Santosh Carvalho on the pre-recorded webinar to hear their analysis of the decision and its implications.

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