SRA AML Audit
Articles on SRA anti-money laundering audits and inspections of law firms, including common findings, firmwide and client matter risk assessments, policies, due diligence and the steps firms can take to address compliance gaps.
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The Email Every Senior Partner Dreads: When the SRA Meets Your Lender Panel
It is hardly news anymore: the SRA is on an AML warpath…again. Fines are up, patience is down, and the “unlimited” fining power is being flexed. But if you think a five-figure check to the regulator is your biggest problem, think again. The real “death blow” isn’t the fine. It’s the email that arrives some…
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Why “Defensible Judgment” is the Law Firm’s New AML Mandate for 2026
In 2026, the legal sector finds itself at a critical juncture. With the UK economy facing a very negative future, the implications for UK law firms are acute. As “gatekeepers” solicitors and legal professionals are facing a perfect storm of economic volatility, sophisticated criminal tactics, and a sharp pivot by regulators toward “outcomes-based” enforcement. Here…