Expert analysis, legal updates, and practical guides for UK businesses navigating the energy broker claims landscape.
For years, UK businesses trusted their energy brokers to find the best deals on their behalf. Behind the scenes, billions of pounds in undisclosed commissions were being charged - embedded invisibly in unit rates. We explain how it happened, why it's only now coming to light, and what you can do about it.
Following recent judgments in financial services cases, courts are increasingly applying strict disclosure standards to energy broker arrangements. We break down the key points.
Read More →The mechanics of per-unit commission embedding in energy contracts - and how to identify whether it happened in your contract - explained in plain terms.
Read More →Ofgem's 2024 TPI Code of Practice mandates transparency for future contracts - but doesn't retroactively compensate businesses for historic overcharging. Here's what you still need to do.
Read More →After the widespread commission mis-selling of the last decade, how can businesses protect themselves going forward? A practical guide to selecting a transparent TPI.
Read More →For hotel groups, restaurant chains, and multi-site retailers, the same broker often arranged dozens of energy contracts - creating claims that can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Read More →While no major UK energy supplier was entirely untouched, some were significantly more associated with high-commission TPI arrangements than others. We examine the pattern.
Read More →The six-year limitation period is not absolute. We explain the discovery rule, why many businesses still have live claims for contracts signed in 2016, and how to check your position.
Read More →Many brokers had financial incentives to recommend fixed-term contracts even where flexible or spot-market arrangements would have better suited the client. Is your business affected?
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