Ex-Desmond bosses lose attempt to withhold documents from CN trial

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A judge has rejected attempts by former shareholders of Desmond & Sons to withhold documents from proceedings to enforce contribution notices (CNs) issued by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

The watchdog began proceedings to recover £14m from the three ex-directors in February 2010 after the firm entered insolvency in 2004. A trial has been set for next May, but lawyers representing...

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