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As many as 2.6 million people in the UK are now holding digital assets.

Syedur Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli outlines the importance of the recently-introduced requirements and the challenges facing those who have to meet them.

Recently, the footballer Jesse Lingard was in the news having been disqualified from driving for 6 months for failing to name the driver of his car.

The European Parliament adopted a new Environmental Crime Directive on April 11, 2024, effective May 20, 2024, criminalizing severe environmental damage akin to ecocide. The directive includes updated criminal offenses, severe penalties, and mandatory training for law enforcement, positioning the EU as the first international body to criminalize ecocide.

There have been extensive discussions on what the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill could mean for the conduct of business in the UK...

If you open the post one morning and there is a notice of fine or endorsement from the Magistrates' Court in respect of a motoring conviction which you know nothing about...

The United Kingdom (U.K.) Court of Appeal recently confirmed that employers usually can conduct internal investigations and disciplinary procedures when an employee

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest "Dear CEO" letter to wealth managers and stockbrokers setting out the key risks it considers for this industry...

The case against Leonid Teyf, a Russian citizen, in a federal court in North Carolina has enough juicy facts for an international crime novel.

As the summer approaches many people look forward to travelling to Spain, one of the most popular holiday destinations for the British. As you enjoy sun and the sand and a relaxing holiday...

With suspects from various countries arrested in a multinational law enforcement operation, Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli outlines the issues involved in managing a multijurisdictional investigation.

Politicians in Europe want to see a single set of penalties for evading EU sanctions.

Niall Hearty of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli believes the outcome will be a big relief to the agency.

The UK Government's consultation on relationship law reform raises critical questions about how domestic abuse should be weighted in financial remedy proceedings. Should the current high threshold test for considering misconduct be abandoned, and how can the justice system better protect economically vulnerable partners and abuse survivors while maintaining fairness?

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This act includes significant changes to the UK's company registry in over 170 years.

A Production Order is a legal mandate compelling an individual or business to furnish documents to a law enforcement agency, such as the CPS, NCA, HMRC, or SFO.

Neil Williams, of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, outlines the case and why it should be seen as a warning to charities.