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Regulated firms risk serious red flags by skipping business verification checks

A recent survey has unearthed concerning practices among regulated firms, revealing that many are neglecting essential verification checks when taking on new business client

Forsters welcomes Jo Keddie as key partner to strengthen employment and partnerships practice

Jo's expertise will enhance the firm's ability to provide leading-edge employment advice to a diverse clientele

Burges Salmon facilitates ENGIE’s expansion in UK biomethane market

The firm's M&A team supported ENGIE in its acquisition of Rainbarrow Farm, an award-winning facility boasting anaerobic digestion (AD) capabilities for biomethane production

Cyber-flashing conviction sets precedent under online safety act

Nicholas Hawkes' conviction for cyber-flashing heralds a significant shift in legal responses to digital offenses

The importance of the reforms in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Jeremy Raj shares his thoughts on the proposed reforms and whether they live up to the reality of the problems facing the housing market

Parfitt Cresswell: Pioneering employee ownership in the legal sector

Parfitt Cresswell, a prominent regional legal firm with offices spanning across London, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent, has made a ground-breaking move by transferring a significant interest in the company to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Regulatory oversight: Lessons from Beighton Singh Limited's AML compliance failure

Beighton Singh Limited faces hefty fines for inadequate anti-money laundering measures, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance

An insurance policy against toxic workplace culture

Ian Hopkins highlights the need for law firms to foster positive cultures and invest in management training to improve performance and well-being