James Bryden

FCR investigation into Carillion PLC.

We act for the former CFO of Carillion plc in relation to an investigation by the Enforcement Division of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) into the affairs of Carillion plc.

First law firm appointment of an independent review process for a major retail bank

Advising Professor Griggs, the Independent Reviewer appointed by Lloyds in relation to the HBOS Redress Programme. This is a substantial investigation into over 50 former HBoS corporate customers, analysis of their claims for compensation and independent assessment of the bank's redress proposals. We are the first firm to handle an independent review process for a major retail bank on this scale. Our mandate continues, with us now advising Professor Griggs on the Quality Assurance Review by Sir Ross Cranston of the HBOS Reading Compensation Scheme itself.

Defence of a claim for GBP1.6 billion

PwC in defending a claim for GBP1.6 billion arising out of the collapse of the sub-prime lender, Cattles plc and its trading subsidiary, Welcome Financial Services Ltd, following the discovery of a shortfall in its bad debt provision.