Court date set for first hearing in Link Woodford case

19 and 20 December

James Baxter-Derrington
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A court date has been set for the first hearing in the group claim brought on behalf of investors in the former Woodford Equity Income fund.

Presented by Leigh Day and Harcus Parker, the claim will have its first hearing on 19 and 20 December at the High Court in London. It will be used to consider the application brought against Link Fund Solutions, asking the court to make orders regarding the case management. Link Group takeover deal collapses on FCA Woodford conditions Those considerations include: managing the group claims into a single group litigation order; appointing Leigh Day and Harcus Parker lead solicitors; set deadlines for parties to file pleadings; set a deadline for investors to join the claim; establis...

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