New anti-money laundering regulations came into force in December 2007 which will affect businesses (including firms and sole practitioners) that provide trustee services.

On 13 July, Ofwat launched an in-depth consultation into how to improve competition in the water and sewerage industries in England and Wales, for the benefit of water customers.

Ten years ago, lawyers from around the world were grappling with the fundamental issues concerning the legal systems which would apply to gambling transactions which straddled international boundaries.