Seven former premiership footballers have launched a high court battle over alleged mis-sold pensions and investments.
The footballers, who all previously played for Newcastle United, include Robert Lee, Warren Barton and John Beresford allege they were all mis-sold pensions that amounted to nearly £3m, with some losing up to £850,000 and being forced to sell their family homes. They claim to have received negligent legal advice from the same financial adviser, Kevin Neal at Kevin Neal Associates, which has gone into liquidation and Kevin Neal Associates Wealth, which has dissolved. Neal was previously sued by fellow Newcastle United player Andrew Shearer and a settlement of £100,000 was made in 2019. ...
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