Nick Leeson’s lawyer defends his client’s motives

Title

Nick Leeson’s lawyer defends his client’s motives

Genre

Press conference; Speech

TX Date

9 Mar 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:00:43

Description

Statement by Stephen Pollard, the solicitor representing Nick Leeson, the man who singlehandedly brought down Barings Bank. Pollard reiterates that Leeson made no financial advantage out of the Barings situation.

Contributors

Stephen Pollard

Keywords

Fraud; Crime; Banks; Nick Leeson; Barings Bank

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