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Will Brexit Make Money Laundering Easier?

8th April 2019
Below Aziz Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli examines the worrying money laundering implications for the UK when Brexit becomes a reality.
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SFO: Value for Money?

21st March 2019
Whether the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is value for money is a question that is being asked following developments that could give ammunition to its detractors.
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Patisserie Valerie: It’s Not the Accountants Responsibility to Spot Fraud

11th February 2019
The news that hundreds of Patisserie Valerie staff who lost their jobs last month have not received their final pay packet is perhaps the final insult in what has been an undignified few months for the café chain. https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/Lawyer-Monthly/wp-admin/post-new.php#edit_timestamp
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Where Do I Find the Right Attorney?

10th January 2019
Hiring an attorney is often the first worry when something goes wrong and there are legal implications. Finding an attorney is actually quite easy, but for those who haven’t been there before, finding the right one can be tricky.
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Is Brexit an Enabler for Fraud?

8th January 2019
The results of a recent Brexit survey, Brexit in the Boardroom - Autumn 2018 Update, show that 80% of UK business leaders are fearful of job losses in their company as a result of Brexit.
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Blind Justice or Justice That Turns a Blind Eye?

11th July 2018
Following previous news that Danske Bank has been reprimanded for weak AML controls by Danish regulators, this week’s featured analysis comes from global banking expert, Robert Lyddon. Below Robert compares the penalties imposed on major Western banks with the treatment of smaller, non-systemic banks, and suggest that the current regulatory environment is governed by an […]
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The EU Anti-Fraud Budget Has a Problem: Cheap Is More Expensive

10th July 2018
Below Neil Williams, of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, considers the EU’s latest efforts to tackle fraud in its budget. With quite a fanfare, the European Union has announced that is has found money to help member states tackle EU budget fraud. The new EU Anti-Fraud Programme will provide €181m to support the fight against […]
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Colombia’s Banking Fraud Scene

29th June 2018
Fabio Humar is the Director of the firm Fabio Humar Abogados. With over 10 years’ experience in financial criminal litigation and white collar crimes, Fabio’s experience is supported by an interdisciplinary team with more than a decade in public positions, among them Delegate Prosecutor for Financial Crimes. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly about how he […]
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International Criminal Law: What Do You Do if You Accidentally Breach Laws?

29th June 2018
This month, Dennis Miralis speaks on international criminal law. He touches on why this area of law is prevalent, common types of international crime, when cases can be tried and challenges in international cybercrime investigations.   Why is international criminal law becoming increasingly prevalent? The rise of international criminal law is intrinsically linked to the […]
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Would Your Legal Firm Hold Up Under AML Investigation?

8th June 2018
Research conducted by ID verification provider, Credas, reveals that a significant number of businesses in the legal sector are in danger of breaching anti-money laundering legislation. Those in the legal sector are among the highest at risk of exposure to money laundering and financial crime. Purchasing property and/or setting up a company provides criminals with […]
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