Failure and fault – the NatWest case and corporate liability for money laundering

John Binns (+44 (0)20 7430 2277, jbinns@bcl.com) is a partner at BCL Solicitors LLP, specialising in bribery, money laundering, and sanctions.

Is it right to view the guilty plea by NatWest to offences under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2007 as a case of ‘failure to prevent’? John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP examines the argument.