Talk from the TSI conference in Edinburgh

Gough Square again take a Stand at TSI conference in Edinburgh 15th - 17th June - Geraint Howells gives a talk on the Reform of Consumer Contract Law. View PowerPoint presentation.

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Areas of Practice

Consumer Contracts

We regularly advise businesses on the enforceability of their standard terms, and review documents and procedures for compliance with, inter alia, the:
- Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999,
- Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000,
- Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004,
- Electronic Commerce (EC) Directive Regulations 2002,
- Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work Regulations 2008,
- Data Protection Act 1998
We also advise enforcement agencies on action to be taken against those in breach, including applications under the Enterprise Act 2002.

Members of chambers were involved in OFT v. First National Bank Plc [2002] 1 AC 481, the leading case on interpretation of the 1999 Regulations.

Please click the following links for further details of the members of chambers who specialise in consumer contracts:
Fred Philpott, Claire Andrews, William Hibbert, Stephen Neville, Julia Smith, Iain Macdonald, Simon Popplewell, Kate Urell, Geraint Howells, James Ross, Ruth Bala

“The set has made this area of practice its own”. Noted for exceptional skills in both consumer credit and regulatory law, it boasts a plethora of juniors who emerge as leaders in the field. “Always our first port of call” was a typical response from many of our interviewees, who were quick to point out that Gough Square “has an unmatched weight and depth of knowledge” in this sector.”
Chambers and Partners Directory 2008