Quarrell hits out at FSA and HMRC over Freedom SIPP closure

Jenna Towler
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High profile pension lawyer John Quarrell has lashed out at the financial regulators which shut down his company - accusing them of victimisation and underhanded behaviour.

Last week judges at the High Court wound up his Freedom SIPP business after HM Revenue & Customs brought a legal action against him for tax irregularities. HMRC said it brought the case - which ...

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