The Financial Services Authority announced this morning that it intends to fine Alberto Micalizzi £3 million and ban him from any role in regulated financial services. This would be the largest fine ever imposed on an individual in a non-market abuse case. Mr Micalizzi has referred the matter to the Upper Tribunal, which may uphold, vary or cancel the FSA’s decision.
29 May 2012
FSA seeks to ban hedge fund chief and fine him £3 million
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29 May 2012
Dewey & LeBoeuf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A disaster merger, an ocean of debt, guarantees to dozens of (supposed) “superstar” lawyers, a seemingly disfunctional partnership…what could possibly go wrong? Dewey & LeBoeuf has last night filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US.
A run down of what went wrong from the New York Times.
All our Dewey stories are here.