Our Services
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Services
Does your legal practice have appropriate, effective and monitored controls to ensure you comply with the latest AML regulations? We conduct independent AML audits for law firms, in addition to AML consultancy and training.
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Training Services
We are leading specialists in in-person training and live-online training.
We provide tailored training for law firms across a wide range of important areas such as AML, Lexcel, CQS, GDPR, cybersecurity and more. Click below to view our full range of training courses and services.
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File Review Service
We conduct in-depth file reviews, monitoring and analysis for law firms, and provide detailed reporting describing risks, trends and remedial action for consideration.
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Lexcel Services
Are you ready for the latest version of Lexcel? Over the years, we have worked closely with The Law Society with the Lexcel standard, ensuring that our consultants can provide unparalleled support to your law firm, with Lexcel compliance and accreditation advice, in addition to Lexcel training or auditing services
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Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Services
CQS is a recognised standard for residential conveyancing practices that are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We'll help your firm with consultancy or training to attain or maintain CQS accreditation. We support every stage, from applications to re-accreditation.
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Cyber Security Services
Legal practices handle huge volumes of sensitive information and data, under the requirements imposed by SRA mandates to ensure its confidentiality and safekeeping. We provide ‘real-world' support to firms to help them meet the challenges of information security. -
GDPR & Data Protection Services
Do you know exactly what personal data you process, and how it is processed and safeguarded? Are you clear on all of the touchpoints of the GDPR in your legal practice? Do you know how to deal with a Data Subject Access Request or a data breach? Our GDPR and data protection services will help you to support compliance with the latest data protection regulations.
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Support for COLPs and Compliance Managers
Managing risk and compliance within a law firm is a full time job. We provide direct support to COLPs, COFAs, MLROs, practice managers, partners, directors and compliance managers to help them keep on top of regulation and risk; from reviewing policies to guidance on regulation and best practice.
With over 25 years of on-the-ground experience supporting more than 500 legal practices, we are experts in risk and compliance controls for law firms. From anti-money laundering to GDPR, we can help. What makes us different is that we don’t rely on templates or generic checklists. Instead, we provide bespoke support that is tailored to meet the specific needs of your individual practice.
A Guide to “Know Your Customer” (KYC) Compliance for 2024/5
"Know Your Customer" (KYC) is an essential regulatory requirement for businesses, particularly within the legal and financial sectors, aimed at verifying the identity of clients to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. This guide provides a detailed overview of the KYC requirements in the UK for 2024/2025, highlighting key aspects, regulations, and best practices.
What Happens During an SRA Visit?
A visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) can be a daunting prospect for many law firms, potentially causing a great deal of stress for those involved. These visits, usually referred to as “inspections”, often occur through desktop-based means, although they can involve actual visits. It is important to understand what happens during an SRA visit; this article will walk you through the process step by step, from initial notification, through to the final report, providing insights into what law firms can expect and how best to navigate this event.
