New money Laundering requirements

New guidance  which was triggered by the European Union’s fifth money laundering directive, which came into force in January last year and brought in a raft of new requirements including changes to client due diligence and enhanced due diligence as well as a duty to collect proof of registration for companies and trusts. The directive provided an opportunity to review

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Law Society Issues New Practice Note on Complaint Handling

The Law Society has issued the Following Practice note to assist firms in Handling Complaints . All Firms will be well advised to follow the guidance here in providing a comprehensive and transparent Complaints System which will satisfy the Legal Services Ombudsman .   Handling complaints 13 August 2013 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Who should read this practice note? 1.2

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