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Cracking down on corporate secrecy: what the ECCTA means for UK businesses

Katie Bewick and Mike Barrington explore how tougher transparency rules, mandatory ID checks, and new penalties are reshaping UK corporate ownership and compliance

AML: how law firms can best protect themselves from SRA money laundering fines

Harriet Holmes explains how law firms can reduce the likelihood of regulatory failures and avoid potentially costly fines

Unlocking success after a law firm merger

Integration is where mergers succeed or fail. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are critical for success, says Duncan Jackson

How lawyers can protect themselves when helping corporate clients on a property transaction

Harriet Holmes emphasises the crucial role of lawyers in AML compliance by detailing six key considerations for managing corporate property transactions

Contractual interpretation and formation: back to basics

Lydia Danon and Jordan Waldock outline the critical role of fundamental principles of contractual interpretation and formation in legal disputes

Digital compliance is critical to help legal firms rise above regulation

Regulated UK firms, including legal practices, are grappling with increased regulatory demands amid shrinking budgets

Smoothing cross-UK border deals: the Moveable Transactions Act advantage

New Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 aligns Scottish debt finance with UK, simplifying cross-border business and spurring activity, says Ross Caldwell

The next wave: will the US crypto litigation trend reach the UK?

Despite differing regulatory landscapes, the UK may see increased efforts to recover crypto investment losses, says Nicola McKinney