Harcus Parker accuses FCA of 'inaccurate summary' regarding potential third party Woodford claims

‘Practical bar makes it impossible’

James Baxter-Derrington
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Harcus Parker, a law firm representing around 7,500 investors in the former Woodford Equity Income fund, has accused the Financial Conduct Authority of providing an “inaccurate summary” of claimants’ potential recourse for legal action against third parties, if the scheme of arrangement is implemented.

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