Following the news that Zamira Hajiyeva, who is currently fighting the UK's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), spent £16m in Harrods without raising suspicions, Dominic Bulfin, solicitor at leading luxury asset firm Bargate Murray, explains how the UWO regime is intended to function and what risks it might pose to the superyacht and luxury asset markets. […]
By Patrick Peterson, founder and CEO of Agari Picture the scene. Your firm is in the midst of a massive M&A project for a major client. After weeks of work, everything seemed to be going fine – but now something has gone terribly wrong and your client’s deal has fallen through. And, to your abject […]
“People’s personal data is just that – personal. When an organisation fails to protect it from loss, damage or theft it is more than an inconvenience. That’s why the law is clear – when you are entrusted with personal data you must look after it. Those that don’t will face scrutiny from my office to […]
When the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced in 2017, it fundamentally changed the way businesses handle money, and one part of this directive which is often overlooked is the need for an independent audit of AML processes to be carried out on a regular basis.
What is an internal investigation and why would one occur? An internal investigation is one that is carried out to investigate an allegation of fraud, corruption or any other violation of the company’s code of conduct. The reason for such an investigation may even be to identify statutory or regulatory concerns and take the necessary […]
While the fall-out from the Danske Bank money laundering scandal continues at pace, it is far from clear at this stage just where the repercussions will end.
Identifying a gap in the market, Pinsent Masons created a dedicated forensic investigative capability, offering a unique multi-disciplinary offering. This drives significant efficiencies and collaboration, enabling Pinsent Masons to conduct internal investigations that are efficient, proportionate, reliable and, where appropriate, privileged. Below we discuss the forensic accountant’s role and how Pinsent Masons has brought this […]
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