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Recovering the Proceeds of criminal activity by using a criminal prosecution can be expensive and the standard of proof is high.

Explore the legal implications and professional responsibilities surrounding kindness in crisis situations, examining how solicitors navigate ethical obligations when helping clients through failure and difficult circumstances. This analysis delves into the intersection of compassion and legal practice in criminal law.

The Criminal Finances Bill proposes various amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 which deals with civil recovery.

On 17 May 2012 the Ministry of Justice ("MoJ") launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new means of resolving criminal cases in England and Wales: the Deferred Prosecution Agreement.

It was recently announced that David Green QC, the Director of the SFO, is pushing for an amendment to the Bribery Act.

Kim Nihill writes that companies must help fight modern slavery or face severe reputational damage.

In what circumstances can a person obtain an interim injunction against another for harassment and defamation?

On 26 February 2025, the Home Affairs Committee launched an inquiry to examine the funding of services aimed at addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Neil Williams of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli understands the bank's motivation for taking such an approach.

The King's Speech introduced the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill, aiming to reduce court delays, enhance victim support, and impose stricter measures on sex offenders, with expected reforms welcomed by charities and experts.

IP enforcement in key global markets is increasingly complex. What's the legal theory? What's the reality in practice?

I started out as a legal secretary in a legal aid criminal defence firm. After a few years, I realised this was where my passion lay and decided to qualify as a solicitor, undertaking my legal studies part-time...

The NCA successfully concluded a six-year investigation involving Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs), leading to the forfeiture of two high-value UK properties linked to a convicted Azerbaijani banker. This case signals renewed confidence in UWOs for combating economic crime

Spotlight on Corruption, a UK-based anti-corruption charity, has published a review titled Power Without Responsibility. The Review raises concerns that the UK's top enforcement...

Aziz Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli outlines the dangers of bribery to a company.

Nicola Sharp, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, sees significance in the involvement of the National Economic Crime Centre.

He asked HS2 Ltd to confirm that it would halt works to fell trees and disturb roosts at the site so that a full bat survey could be conducted.