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.
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire