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UK horizon scanner - financial services contentious regulatory

August 22, 2024

United Kingdom

This horizon scanner summarises the key legal developments and regulatory changes to financial services contentious regulatory for:

England and Wales, and cross-border
Scotland
Northern Ireland

The horizon scanner includes updates that will impact organisations over the next few months to years, as well as providing electronic links to key resources.

We hope that you find the booklet of use to you and your teams.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss any of the topics in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.

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