Financial Services Lawyers Association

Following hot on the heels of the recent High Court test case between the Office of Fair Trading and the major banks, FSLA is pleased to present a panel presentation on this topical subject. Should the courts assess unauthorised overdraft bank charges for fairness? Could this litigation bring an end to "free" retail banking? Come and hear a panel of speakers from both sides of the debate give their views and answer questions on the legal issues and on the potential implications for the banking industry.

Leading our panel discussion will be:

• Laurie Rabinowitz QC of One Essex Court Chambers, who represented RBS in the recent High Court case between the OFT and the banks, and who led for the banks on several submissions, but who will be speaking in his personal capacity on the legal issues rather than on behalf of RBS or the banks in general.
• Tom Brennan, a barrister who was in the press in 2007 for bringing one of the first claims against banks for alleged illegal charges.
• Megan Murphy, Law Courts Correspondent for the Financial Times

Afterwards, the winners of FSLA's inaugural essay competition, on the subject "Bank Charges: Are they fair?", will be awarded their prizes.

Doors will open from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start, with drinks served from 7.00pm.

This event is open to both members and non-members, but to assist with administration we would ask members to log in to the website before making their booking.