Comment
A question of oversight
Following the announcement that the supervision of anti-money laundering will move to the Financial Conduct Authority, Frank Maher asks if we should have concerns
Features
Why Mazur matters
The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead
Suspicious minds
As well as money laundering, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 guards against other forms of criminal conduct, and the penalties for breaches can be severe. Kayleigh Smale explains
On the horizon
Rebecca Atkinson previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out the headline issues that should be on your risk radar in the coming year
Getting to the source
Alison Matthews considers the SRA’s findings in its recently published thematic review on source of funds and wealth compliance
Risky business
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority backed away from sweeping changes to client accounts, it is still considering alternatives to protecting client money. Sean Hankin and Liz Bond explain