Tag: Santander UK Plc v R.A. Legal Solicitors
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Relief for conveyancers in mortgage fraud case – but expect a backlash
In the decision in Santander UK Plc v R.A. Legal Solicitors (a firm) [2013] EWHC 1380 (QB) Andrew Smith followed the appeal court’s decision in December 2012 in Nationwide Building Society v Davisons Solicitors that a law firm can be relieved of consequential liability for a breach of trust if it acts honestly and reasonably.…