AML for Law Firms - Autumn 2026 Update with Trevor Hellawell

Introduction

The AML, sanctions and financial crime landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with regulators maintaining a strong focus on law firm compliance, governance and risk management.

As enforcement activity increases and expectations around AML, sanctions, terrorist financing and proliferation financing continue to develop, firms must ensure that their policies, procedures and controls remain effective, proportionate and capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny.

Presented by expert speaker Trevor Hellawell, this practical and informative webinar will provide an essential update on the latest developments affecting law firms and offer guidance on managing compliance risks in an increasingly complex environment.

It will examine recent regulatory activity, emerging risks, key compliance challenges and lessons learned from enforcement outcomes, helping firms identify areas for improvement and reduce the risk of regulatory action, financial penalties and reputational damage.

Please note that the content of this webinar may be subject to change to ensure the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments are included.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Key AML, sanctions and financial crime developments affecting law firms
• National and sector risk assessments - Emerging risks and key themes
• Regulatory investigations, enforcement trends and recent outcomes
• Common compliance weaknesses and areas of regulatory focus
• AML governance, policies, procedures and risk management expectations
• Financial crime developments, including sanctions, terrorist financing and proliferation financing
• Risk assessments - Firm-wide, client and matter risk considerations
• Client due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and ongoing monitoring
• Source of Funds and Source of Wealth - Practical developments and expectations
• PEPs, high-risk jurisdictions and other higher-risk client scenarios
• Key guidance updates, including LSAG and regulatory publications
• Preparing for regulatory inspections, investigations and future developments

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 30th September 2026

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