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Referral to the Upper Tribunal: worth the risk?

5 May 2026 / Author(s): Jon Ford
Issue: May 2026 / Categories: In Practice
Company: Herbert Smith Freehills

The authors consider recent decisions in which the Upper Tribunal has closely scrutinised FCA penalty calculations and reduced fines. They consider the implications for firms and the regulator.

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