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Dentons faces fresh UK court case over handling of wealthy client who was jailed

By Martin Coyle ( April 27, 2026, 15:25 GMT | Insight) -- International law firm Dentons is facing a further UK court case over its handling of a wealthy client after court of appeal judges rejected its bid to dismiss the case on Monday. The case is focused on claims that the law firm breached UK anti-money laundering regulations, in connection with its former client, an unnamed banker who was later jailed for embezzlement. International law firm Dentons is facing a further UK court case over whether it breached anti-money laundering regulations in its handling of a wealthy client after appeal judges rejected its bid to dismiss the matter on Monday....

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