Article by: Nick Mayo at The Law Society. Solicitors’ leaders are alerting lawyers to the impending launch of the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) which will introduce new responsibilities and risks into some property transactions*. UK government announced last week that the new register, created under...

Article by: Nick Mayo at The Law Society. Solicitors are being warned to exercise caution as the register of overseas entities (ROE) is launched on Monday 1 August. The Law Society of England and Wales has issued guidance to assist solicitors after identifying risks, particularly in...