Carey Pensions case could be appealed: What happens now?

Appeal could take days or weeks to be granted

Hannah Godfrey
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Earlier this week Carey Pensions, which has since rebranded to Options Pensions, won its lengthy legal fight with former client Russell Adams, with Adams’ claims dismissed on all grounds.

Options Pensions has since confirmed to Professional Adviser that Adams has applied for permission to appeal. Managing director Christine Hallett told PA: "Mr Adams has applied for permission to appeal, the outcome of which is awaited. Options will not be making any further comment whilst that process is ongoing." Peter Murphy, managing director at law firm Sackers, said whether or not permission to appeal is granted is based upon whether there is "a real prospect of success" at appeal stage, or if there was some sort of "compelling" reason for appealing. Murphy stressed he did not kn...

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