16 May - London Mutuals Case: Local Authorities Cannot Sidestep EU Procurement Process

Another resounding victory for Risk Management Partners in second part of landmark case against Brent LBC and others

In the second Judgment in a landmark case, the High Court has today found that Brent LBC acted unlawfully in side-stepping EU-regulated procurement procedures and awarding its insurance services direct to the London Authorities Mutual Limited (LAML), a mutual insurer for London borough councils.

You can download the following documents:

Press Release here (21Kb PDF)
Full Judgement here (233Kb PDF)

23 April - Local authorities not authorised to act as insurers

Resounding victory for Risk Management Partners in landmark case against Brent LBC and others

In a landmark Judgment which will have far-reaching implications for the insurance industry and for local authorities, the High Court has found that Brent LBC had no power to participate in LAML, a mutual insurer for London borough councils.

You can download the following documents:

Full Judgement here (4.30Mb PDF - 47 pages)
Press Release here (18Kb PDF)
A Guide to the Judgement here (20Kb PDF)
What Does this Decision mean here (10Kb PDF)