Asset-backed contribution structures are still to be challenged in court

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The growth in asset-backed contribution structures could come to a "juddering halt" if the arrangements were ever tested in court, consultants and lawyers warn.

PwC partner Simon de Young said the regulator was sitting on its hands over the issue - which could lead to problems if an acquisition or merger led to the structure being challenged. "The direc...

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