The Nolan v Minerva case served as a sharp wake up call to professional service providers who may find themselves liable by failing to act independently or question a client's motives.  

This judgment provides a stark reminder to fiduciaries regarding the high standards by which they will be judged.

Richard Holden, who successfully represented the plaintiffs, explores the lessons here.

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