Devonshires

09 Dec, 2024

Extradition High Court Hearing – Peter Weinzierl -v- SSHD S108 Appeal – Incompatibility of UK-US Extradition Treaty 2003

By David Pack

Background Peter Weinzierl, an Austrian Banker, is facing extradition to the U.S on money laundering charges relating to the Austrian...

04 Dec, 2024

By Nikki Bowker

The first issue of our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Brief is now live. There is a focus on both civil and criminal fraud, given the...

02 Dec, 2024

By Nikki Bowker

The term “money mule” is used to describe someone whose bank account is used to channel proceeds of crime so as to make the cash harder...

08 Nov, 2024

By Matthew Garbutt

"Preparing "reasonable procedures" is now essential for businesses to mitigate risk under the new offence - proactive steps today will...

17 Oct, 2024

By Nikki Bowker Matthew Garbutt Victoria Smith +1 more...

The Sector Risk Profile (SRP) released today continues to highlight fraud as a key risk for the social housing sector. The SRP this year...

03 Jun, 2024

By Matthew Garbutt

Authorised Push Payment ("APP") fraud occurs when fraudsters trick individuals or businesses into authorising a payment to an account...

06 Feb, 2024

By Alice Overton

Our latest update is now available. This edition includes a profile of our newest qualified Solicitor, Lucy Poppleton, and a round up of...

01 Nov, 2023

By Samantha Grix

The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into County Courts in response to long-standing issues relating to capacity and resources...

20 Jul, 2023

By Matthew Garbutt

HM Treasury has published a consultation on reform of the supervision of the UK's anti-money laundering ("AML") and counter-terrorism...