Course Details

When referring a client to a solicitor, it is essential that we present their details in a formalised manner. This ensures the solicitor can rely on the information, saving time for everyone involved—and reducing onboarding costs for your client.


Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which is actively fining firms for AML non-compliance.


Whether you're in the back office or a front line accountant instructing a solicitor for legal services, this webinar is a must-see.


In this course Paul Wilkinson and Lana Velkov cover the following topics,

1. Reliance on a Third Party may be permitted

2. Referral must be in writing 

3. Timely access to evidence supporting CDD

4. Retention of Liability

5. Risk-Based Approach

 

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HCL Consultancy

Paul Wilkinson

Paul has over 30 year’s experience assisting legal practices to manage their business and to maintain quality standards and compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Standards and Regulations and the SRA Accounts Rules (SAR). He is an ADRg Accredited Mediator in Civil and Commercial Mediation and was a Lecturer in Mediation at University of West London LLM International Investment and Arbitration Law. He trains and lectures in Anti Money Laundering, Complaints Handling, Compliance, Costs, Practice Management and Regulatory Affairs and provider of ‘in house’ training. He provides courses for Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) and Compliance Officers for Finance Administration (COFAs) compliance training for both start-up and existing law firms and for the Middlesex Law Society.

HCL Consultancy

Lana Velkov

Lana is well-versed in legal writing, having written Audit Compliance’s AML/CFT & Sanctions manual. Her knowledge of the legal sector is extensive as an Auditor for LEAP BPS for Conveyancing at Assessment Legal. Her work as a Compliance Consultant at Audit Compliance and Hunnings Consultancy Ltd includes the revision of AML manuals and Policies, Controls and Procedures (PCPs), Practice-Wide Risk Assessments (PWRAs) as well as other compliance gap analysis. She also undertakes Independent AML Audits and carries out AML & Sanctions Training for law firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.