In brief
Offshore trusts are opaque and unfamiliar to many practitioners but they need not be impenetrable, says Peter McMaster
Legislation is needed to encourage the growth of credit unions, says Dr Nicholas Ryder
Two recent cases clarify when communications are properly without prejudice, says Joanna Ludlam
News
Disclosure of confidential banking data based on suspicion of fraud will have a detrimental effect on the finance industry, says Sam Nafissi
Treasury officials say they will include a more workable definition of “beneficial ownership” in the draft money laundering regulations, following a sustained lobbying campaign by the Law Society.
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment