8PP Barristers & Associates recognised in The Legal 500 for the first time
Liverpool-headquartered 8PP Barristers & Associates has been recognised in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2025, with Craig Leigh and Neil Smith listed as Leading Juniors for their work in Social Housing (Northern Circuit – Juniors). This marks the first time advocates from 8PP have been included in the guide with Craig and Neil recognised among a select group of practitioners from across […]
Craig Leigh featured in BCL Legal’s The Brief
We’re delighted that 8PP’s Founder & Managing Director, Craig Leigh, was invited by BCL Legal to contribute to their widely read newsletter The Brief, which reaches over 200,000 lawyers and barristers across the UK. Craig’s article discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling in Johnson v FirstRand Bank, examining the implications for car finance commission claims and their wider […]
Supreme Court rules on car finance commission dispute: Partial victory for consumers, relief for lenders say 8PP Barristers & Associates
PRESS RELEASE In a landmark decision that has implications for millions of car finance customers and the entire motor finance industry, the UK Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank and related appeals ([2025] UKSC 33), ruling that car dealers do not generally owe a fiduciary duty to customers when arranging […]
8PP marks first anniversary with innovative approach and exceptional growth
8PP has announced a year of exceptional growth with a 100% increase in new clients and approaching 2,500 new instructions since its launch 12 months ago With a predominately claimant-focused approach, enabling legal access to those that need it most, 8PP has firmly established itself with a progressive business model. It embraces an employed-structure model […]