A Fresh Look at Law Firm Resilience
Alexander Christian supports regulated law firms
Law firms are built to help others. Whether it’s safeguarding someone’s home, guiding them through a divorce, or steering a business through complex legal terrain — solicitors are often the first port of call in life’s most difficult moments.
But who supports the firms that support everyone else?
In the rush of deadlines, client demands, and regulatory obligations, law firms can easily feel that they are doing their very best — and their intention is always to comply with regulations and the law.
Yet firms can sometimes become siloed in their thinking, genuinely believing their systems and processes are aligned with expectations.
Even the strongest teams, however, benefit from a fresh pair of eyes.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is one of those areas where blind spots can develop. File reviews, client due diligence, risk assessments — these tasks often get absorbed into already-busy workflows.
And while many firms are doing their best, “doing your best” doesn’t always equal “meeting regulatory standards.”
Law firms are not invincible. None of us are.
But with discreet, practical support — whether it’s an independent AML audit, a policy refresh, or a mock review — firms can strengthen their systems without disrupting their core mission: helping others.
If you’d like a quick, confidential chat about your AML systems — and how we might support you — get in touch. No obligation, just a fresh perspective.