Criminal Law

Companies House, the UK companies registry, has begun to crack down significantly on companies that make late account filings, with directors personally exposed to criminal prosecution and disqualification.

Anoushka Warlow, Partner and Associate, Amelia Clegg share their perspectives, six months on from the introduction of the “failure to prevent fraud” (FTPF) offence...

This article covers the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI")'s recent reforms to UK financial sanctions enforcement, and the practical implications for businesses.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether the provider of two online image boards has failed to comply with duties to protect people in the UK from illegal content.

The former CEO of French cement conglomerate Lafarge has been sentenced to six years in prison for paying terrorists in order to further the company’s business interests.

Nothing can prepare most people for the emotional turbulence that follows the receipt of a letter from HMRC, particularly if it is from the Fraud Investigation Service.

BCL Solicitors' sanctions and export controls team provides comprehensive updates on UK and international sanctions developments, enforcement trends, and compliance guidance.

The FCA has banned misleading advertisements from claims management company Conclusive Financial Ltd that used unauthorised clips of Martin Lewis and made false claims about motor finance compensation. The adverts created a false sense of urgency and failed to disclose that consumers could make claims for free without using a CMC.

Following a BBC investigation into alleged fraud in sexuality-based asylum claims, this analysis examines the real vulnerabilities in the UK asylum system while challenging assumptions about widespread abuse.