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John Veale of Kangs Solicitors summarises the legislation and regulations affecting the Financial Conduct Authority (‘the FCA’) and the various methods of enforcement available. The Financial Services Act 2012 | Sections 89- 91 The FCA may use this Act to bring criminal prosecutions in relation to: Misleading statements. Misleading impressions. Misleading statements in relation benchmarks. […]

Previous articles concerning the removal of directors from office and the consequences of disqualification appear on Kangs Solicitors website. Some examples are shown below: A Company's Statutory Obligations | Director Disqualification Director Disqualification Orders and Undertakings | Solicitors Defending Company Directors Company Director Disqualification Proceedings | New Financial Penalties S.17 of the Company Directors Disqualification […]

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (‘the Regulations’) place duties on Landlords to ensure that gas appliances, fittings and flues are safe. Section 36 of the Regulations details the duties of a landlord which include ensuring that:  there is maintained in a safe condition any relevant gas fitting and any flue which serve […]

Kangs Solicitors have been advising a London based LLP in respect of an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) relating to alleged offences contrary to Section 684 (4a) of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003. Timothy Thompson of Kangs Solicitors explains how we negotiated the events leading to a satisfactory conclusion of […]

Kangs Solicitors are regularly instructed by company directors and employees who find themselves being prosecuted by the Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) for involvement in alleged boiler room scams. Frances Murray of Kangs Solicitors explains the nature of such fraud. What Is A Boiler Room Fraud? | Kangs Financial Fraud Advisory Team A “boiler room” fraud […]

It is possible to apply to a Magistrates’ Court for the return of a driving licence before the expiration of the period of disqualification. Relevant Law | Kangs Motoring Offence Advisory Team Section 42 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, states: Section 42 Removal of disqualification (1)Subject to the provisions of this section, a […]