BI Case Notes: A who’s who of the FCA’s business interruption test case
Updated: The Financial Conduct Authority’s test case showdown, which the regulator has estimated could affected 370,000 policyholders, is expected to reach a climax on 15 January 2021 when the Supreme Court will rule on points of appeal.
Colin Edelman QCYear of Call: 1977 Silk: 1995
Devereux Chambers
Represents: Financial Conduct Authority
Instructed by: Herbert Smith Freehills
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