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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has been given permission to intervene in the motor finance case taking place in the Supreme Court.
It emerged yesterday that the Treasury had not been given permission to interven and will now have to watch events for the sidelines.
The Finance and Leasing Association and pro-claimant lobbying group Consumer Voice have also been refused permission according to the Law Gazette.
The Financial Conduct Authority and National Franchised Dealers Association were allowed to intervene in the three-day hearing.
Sue Robinson, NFDA chief executive, said: “NFDA has today obtained permission from the UK Supreme Court to intervene, and to make both written and oral submissions, in the Supreme Court appeal against the decision on motor finance commission in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers.
“We have secured the services of Caytons, A Gallagher Bassett Company, Jonathan Kirk KC and Richard Roberts (both from Gough Square Chambers) to represent NFDA in those proceedings, which are listed for hearing between 1-3 April 2025.
“NFDA, as the representative of the consumer facing part of the sector, understands the needs of UK consumers.
“We look forward to the next phase of the case and will continue to monitor developments closely, keep members updated, and encourage members to reach out with any queries.”
