AML Compliance for Law Firms: Practical Strategies from AML Veterans

Event Recording

5 December 2024

TopicTechnology & Knowledge
TypeEvent Recording
CPD1 - Practice Management and Business Skills

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In an era where local money laundering schemes hit $10b and others are described by seasoned investigators as “eye watering” law firms are already starting to think about what needs to be done to prepare for the AML Tranche 2 reforms in advance of the new legislation.  The time to start planning is now!

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Andrew Ham, a seasoned financial services lawyer with over 25 years of experience in Australia and the USA, and Milan Cooper, an experienced ex-Bain consultant, legal professional and innovator whose AML technology powers thousands of compliance professionals around the globe.

Andrew and Milan’s unique blend of legal expertise and practical industry knowledge offers invaluable guidance for navigating this complex landscape.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

  1. Regulatory insight: Understand the key aspects of AML regulations and their specific implications for law firms including: e-conveyancing and Verification of Identity (VOI), Legal Professional Privilege, Professional Conduct, Suspicious Matters – reporting, getting paid, ending the engagement
  2. The dirty truth: How seemingly innocuous legal transactions can inadvertently fuel global crime syndicates.
  3. Red flags and alarm bells: Learn to identify potential money laundering risks in everyday legal transactions.
  4. Compliance without chaos: Strategies for implementing effective AML measures without disrupting your firm's operations.
  5. Tech-enabled compliance: Explore innovative solutions that transform AML compliance from a challenge into a strategic advantage.
  6. Lessons from experience: Valuable insights from firms that have successfully adapted to AML regulations.

 

Provided by

Andrew Ham
Principal at Hunt & Hunt

Andrew is a financial services lawyer and compliance professional with over 25 years’ experience across Australia and the USA who has specialised in anti-money laundering regulation since the current regime was created in 2006.  As chair of the AML/CTF Discussion Group at the Australian Compliance Institute, Andrew specialises in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical compliance solutions. His extensive work advising financial institutions and other commercial clients has earned him recognition for delivering plain-English practical guidance and implementing effective AML frameworks. Drawing from his hands-on experience with AUSTRAC liaison, writing and reviewing AML compliance programmes, Andrew offers practical strategies that bridge the gap between legal obligations and operational reality. As a practising lawyer and AML expert, Andrew offers a unique perspective on the challenges ahead for the implementation of the AML/CTF regime in the legal sector.

Milan Cooper
CEO at First AML

Milan Cooper is the CEO at First AML, helping revolutionise the way customer due diligence is conducted. After a career in management consulting with Bain & Company, Milan turned his mind to compliance. Milan is passionate about creating amazing customer experiences and is committed to ensuring First AML’s customers have the best solution to meet their compliance obligations.

Milan holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Auckland and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

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