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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Lender panels and compliance audits: why preparation is your firm’s strongest defence in 2026
For many conveyancing firms, lender panel membership has long been treated as a stable and reliable part of the business. With CQS accreditation in place and a clean professional indemnity record, lender panel status often felt secure and rarely required active attention. That assumption is becoming increasingly outdated. In 2026, lender panel membership is no…
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The AI AML Assessor: how agentic AI is reshaping AML compliance for law firms
For many years the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer in a law firm has carried significant responsibility but often with very limited support. Unlike financial institutions that employ extensive compliance teams, most law firms outside the largest practices operate with minimal AML resources. The burden of reviewing alerts, gathering evidence and making judgement…