Financial Services and Banking

In the present economic climate it goes without saying that there are a substantial number of disputes in the banking and financial services sectors.  Mediation works well in this field, whether it is a dispute involving an individual who can benefit from a pragmatic early settlement allowing them to move forward with their lives or a complex multi-party dispute between banks and hedge funds or other institutions who will otherwise expend substantial sums in legal fees. In Place of Strife has good expertise in this field.  Areas which can be resolved by our mediators in this field include:

Pensions and Investments:

• Disputes between IFA’s and individuals in pension mis-selling cases
• Mis-selling in life insurance situations
• Mis-selling in investment matters

Banking:

• Disputes between borrowers and lenders, including disputes as to authority to lend on properties jointly owned/occupied by spouse
• Mortgage default and foreclosure
• Derivative/commodity investment disputes
• Disputes between hedge funds and international trading companies, covering their currency positions

Other:

• PPI Claims
• Consumer credit disputes
• Negligence disputes in relation to stockbroker or other investment advice

Regulatory:

• Disputes as to regulatory compliance within the financial services field, whether IFA’s, banks or other financial institution
• Market Abuse disputes

For advice on the In Place of Strife mediators with the right experience for your case, please contact our senior case manager, Joanne Claypole.