How Rifaat al-Assad stashed his stolen millions – and eluded the lawyers trying to take him down

Tax avoidance promoter’s case against journalist Dan Neidle is dismissed in the first test of a new law to stop abusive litigation

Penalties from the FCA drop by 78% in five years as it prepares to take on a new role as 'super-regulator'

Penalties from the FCA drop by 78% in five years as it prepares to take on a new role as 'super-regulator'

Campaigners slam ‘broken’ complaints system as corruption probes by the watchdog hit alarming lows

Campaigners slam ‘broken’ complaints system as corruption probes by the watchdog hit alarming lows

Mysterious emails, incessant demands and a fake lawyer — an editor’s note about a serious threat we’re facing

How an international power battle broke out over a territory where post-imperial tensions run high – and drug money flows right to the top

The long read: When the new premier of the British Virgin Islands said he needed an armed security detail, his chief of police knew trouble was on its way

How an international power battle broke out over a territory where post-imperial tensions run high – and drug money flows right to the top

The taxman has the numbers needed to estimate how much cash is lost to overseas havens – but it isn't sharing the details

Carter-Ruck launched campaign against London detective on behalf of $4bn crypto scam, according to court documents

Stunning new documents lay bare law firm’s attempts to silence whistleblowers and cast doubt on police probe

High court rejects actor’s claim that accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracy

Leaked documents suggest oligarch's billions were managed from UK, undermining offshore tax avoidance plan

Legal actions against facilitators stand at next to nothing – and new figures differ wildly from those previously given

Experts say authority is failing to punish the architects of tax-dodging schemes while aggressively pursuing their clients

Stockport accountancy firm becomes first to be charged under law brought in eight years ago

The government is trying to rein in firms like Carter-Ruck. It’s not easy

Dr Ruja persuaded millions to join her financial revolution - then she disappeared. Why?

Claire Gill understood to be facing tribunal over letter attempting to silence victim of a huge fraud scheme, as reported by TBIJ

Mark Bridges worked for ‘butcher of Hama’ while advising the British monarch

Exclusive: Mark Bridges of Farrer & Co was trustee for Rifaat al-Assad, later charged with war crimes in 2024

Mark Bridges worked for ‘butcher of Hama’ while advising the British monarch

Mark Bridges worked for ‘butcher of Hama’ while advising the British monarch

Legal actions against facilitators stand at next to nothing – and new figures differ wildly from those previously given

Rapid expansion made TD Bank a household name but left it vulnerable to crooks—and $3.1 billion in fines.

As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

The oligarch’s scheme to skirt taxes on his boats was enterprising, elaborate – and illegal. Here’s how it worked

Cross-party group on tax calls for HMRC to act after Guardian investigation finds former Chelsea owner may owe up to £1bn

Leaked documents suggest oligarch's billions were managed from UK, undermining offshore tax avoidance plan