All the latest news from the legal industry as well as information relating to Bott and Co and our company developments and events.
In depth articles written by our expert legal team members covering subjects such as specific cases, changes in the industry and changes in law.
In addition to our instant car finance agreement finder, we recommend 7 ways to find historical car finance agreements to start your claim for mis-sold car finance.
Bott and Co recognise the concerns raised in a recent article regarding the use of solicitors and claims management companies for mis-sold car finance claims, however we feel that certain aspects of the article did not fully reflect the broader context of our work.
In a major development for car finance claimants, the FCA today announced a consultation to extend the timeframe for responding to non-DCA motor finance commission complaints.
The recent Court of Appeal decision in the cases of Johnson, Wrench, and Hopcraft marks a significant development in the realm of financial law, particularly concerning car finance commission payments to third parties.
The decision of the Court of Appeal on the cases of Johnson, Wrench and Hopcraft were published today and there was a resounding, unanimous…
New data from Bott and Co has revealed that many airlines are avoiding paying passengers the compensation they’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261.
Bott and Co has joined forces with Reclaim247 to make the car finance claims process much simpler. Through the collaboration of multiple award winning…
Bott and Co has received ISO 27001 certification demonstrating its strict compliance to the highest standards of information security standards and client data.
In a landmark ruling on July 10th, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive victory for air passengers in the case of Lipton v BA City Flyer. The court determined that crew sickness does not qualify as an extraordinary circumstance.
Despite legal rulings, both lenders and high street banks are stalling on their obligations towards the thousands of consumers who have been deceived by their unfair practices.
Today’s judgment in the cases of Hassam v Laditan and Rabot v Briggs provides further certainty on how law firms and insurers approach the valuation of low value motor claims involving a mixture of whiplash and non-whiplash injuries.
We celebrate the 20th anniversary of EU Regulation 261/2004, a landmark legislation that has empowered air travellers across the European Union with unprecedented rights and protections.
Legal rights for individuals who may have been mis sold car finance agreements may be significantly improved after the Financial Ombudsman Service reached a decision on a test case involving a Bott and Co client.
A decision from the Financial Ombudsman Service in relation to the mis-selling of car finance agreements is expected to be made imminently. It is hoped that the imminent decision finally provides a clear legal precedent on how these types of claims can be made.
In a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court, consumers who have been mis-sold financial products may now have a stronger chance of successfully claiming against lenders for not disclosing broker commission details.
In April 2022, travel had resumed, and holidaymakers were getting ready to set off on Easter breaks. However, staff shortages meant that countless flights were cancelled, and many passengers missed their departure times as a result of long airport queues.
On 16th March 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Bott and Co, concluding a five-year battle to protect our fees and continue providing access to justice for consumers.
Bott and Co have been supporting a student from Cheshire who switched gears during lockdown and embarked on a journey that has since seen her take part in the 2021 Tour Series, Britain’s leading circuit race and representing GB in Australia in 2022
In March 2019, the findings of an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) uncovered concerning evidence of widespread unclear and excessive car finance costs, affecting millions of UK drivers. Even more shocking is the discovery that the secret commission methods were used on what is commonly represented to be the most cost-effective way of buying a car.
Cycling during lockdown provided safer, practical and physical benefits for many. A sharp rise in sales left retailers struggling to meet demand and at…
Bott and Co has unveiled another airline tactic: airlines often state that a flight delay lasted 2 hours 59 minutes, which is often a “get out of jail free” card, as this length of delay means they aren’t legally obliged to pay out.
Bott and Co welcomes a Northern Ireland ruling not to overturn a dangerous driving conviction to the lesser offence of careless driving following the very close pass of club cyclists. There is an urgent need for case law on the subject of close passes.
Travelling without limits should be possible for everyone, whether able bodied or not. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. It’s paramount that people with reduced mobility aren’t discouraged from booking a holiday, and it’s equally important that should the worst happen, holidaymakers are aware of their rights.
Bott and Co’s Senior Partner David Bott and Operations Manager Ann McLoughlin joined thousands of cycling enthusiasts at this year’s Manchester 100 charity event.
The Highway Code is set to change so that cyclists will have right of way and increased safety on UK roads. Cycling charities are speaking out to highlight the importance of everybody being more uniform in their behaviour to prevent confusion.
The ECJ has ruled that non-EU connecting flights are now eligible for compensation if the cause is not extraordinary circumstances
European Judges have today ruled in passengers’ favour at the highest court in the European Union, the Court of Justice, in a case worth tens of millions of pounds in compensation a year to passengers.
Have you ever wondered how many different national cuisines (e.g. Italian, Chinese, Ethiopian, etc) are on offer in the world’s greatest cities? We analysed the restaurant data in Google Maps to find out. New York and London lead the pack of the world’s foodie capitals. Explore the full results.
Judges have today ruled in the airline industry’s favour at the highest court in Europe, the Court of Justice of the European Union, in a case relating to whether flight delays caused by bird strikes are claimable under EU Regulation 261/2004.
A Judge has today ruled at Liverpool County Court that infant passengers are entitled to flight delay compensation in a case that Bott and Co estimate could be worth £10m a year to consumers.
On Thursday 17th November the Ministry of Justice published “Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (“whiplash”) Claims Process. A consultation on arrangements concerning personal injury claims in England and Wales”.
On June 15th, our Senior Partner David Bott, flew out to the small town of Bertren in Southwest France, where he will be taking part in a three day Pyrenean Cycle Challenge.
Bott and Co secured another victory for passenger rights in the ongoing battle to make airlines accountable for flight delays and to pay the compensation due to delayed travellers.
£17.6million court case stands to benefit 54,000 delayed passengers in the UK
District Judge says if airlines won’t pay for relief staff at airports, ‘they must also build into their thinking the risk that they may have to pay passengers compensation.’