City lawyer Richard Bloomfield pleaded not guilty to five counts of insider dealing related to trading shares of Seraphine Group, a maternity fashion brand, based on inside information obtained during an acquisition.
Key takeaway
City lawyer Richard Bloomfield pleads not guilty to FCA insider dealing charges tied to Seraphine Group's acquisition.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe FCA brings insider dealing charges against a City lawyer over trades in Seraphine Group shares during its acquisition
- Step 2 · Knock-onSeraphine Group and its advisers face reputational and compliance scrutiny, raising legal and transaction costs for similar deals
- Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs involved in M&A or working with regulated advisers face tighter compliance checks and higher legal costs on transactions
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Source: City A.M.
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