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REVEALED: World’s biggest law firm Dentons is one of two major UK lawyers facing AML breaches inquiries

PROBE: The British regulator confirmed it was prosecuting the London and Middle East operations of Dentons, the world's biggest law firm. The watchdog said firm was accused of failing “to take adequate measures to establish [a] client’s source of wealth and/or funds” while acting for “a politically exposed person or his associated entities.”

THE BIGGEST law firm in the world is one of two leading UK practices facing claims of money laundering failings, it’s been revealed.

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is facing allegations before Britain’s Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SRA) that it breached anti-money laundering regulations.

The tribunal has certified there is a case to answer in respect of the firm’s alleged failure to take adequate measures to establish a client’s

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