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    Anti-Money Laundering 

    Small London Law Firms
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London: Regulation 21 Audits and Mock Audits

We help small law firms in the London area with their Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. 
This could include: just file reviews to doing Audits. 
We understand that in small busy offices, you wear many hats whilst serving clients and this can be a challenge with the creep of compliance. 
We are here to offer you services to assist you. And move your situation forward.

Call Us: 020 4578 4684

The Challenge: 

The pace and complexity of AML changes often create operational friction, leaving firms vulnerable despite their commitment to compliance.


Undetected Regulatory Exposure

Your compliance requirements are clear, but execution can be fragmented. This gap potentially leaves your firm exposed to scrutiny and financial penalties. The risk is not knowing where the system fails.


Anxiety and Operational Stress

You feel constant anxiety and operational stress because final compliance liability rests squarely on your shoulders. You carry the unnecessary burden of system inconsistencies.


Friction vs. Assurance

Compliance should facilitate, not frustrate. You deserve objective assurance that your firm's system reflects your professional integrity and operates at the highest standard.


The next step is securing the objective clarity that turns this vulnerability into certainty.

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A small law firm's struggles with AML compliance can lead to  liabilities

We Understand Your Pressure

We know the reality of running a small London law firm: multiple roles, and time scarcity.  

That at times you feel:

'You are so busy doing billable work and wearing multiple hats that you cannot find the unbillable time to address the non-billable, high-stakes compliance work.'

We know you are busy. We are here to help you find the time.

We provide the objective, independent assistance required to identify clear opportunities for improvement - allowing you to return your focus to delivering excellent client service.

This necessary transformation begins with a clear, structured plan.

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Your initial 3-Step Path

We simplify the journey into three clear phases, giving you control and certainty at every step.


Step 1: Initial Strategic Consultation

We begin with a thorough, confidential session this can include a scoping session or that can be arranged separately. 


Step 2: Bespoke Pathway Design

We design the specific strategy - whether that involves a AML Audit or another bespoke service. This plan is customised for your firm.


Step 3: Discretionary Implementation

We execute the agreed-upon strategy. 

The time to move from planning to action is now. Take the first step toward composure and compliance by booking your confidential consultation.

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The Critical Stakes: 

The Cost of Waiting

The 3 core risks of compliance inaction


1. Operational and financial loss (The Immediate Cost)

These are the tangible, measurable losses that impact the firm's immediate profitability and stability.

  • Regulatory Fines: direct financial penalties
  • Unrecoverable Unbillable Time: Time spent on emergency remediation, documentation, and regulatory response, which cannot be charged to clients.


2. Personal and Systemic Loss (Internal Cost)

These risks focus on the damage to the firm's internal structure and the individual running it.

  • Internal Pressure & Staff Stress: High pressure on fee earners and compliance officers fuels burnout, errors, and high turnover. Staff and owners often internalise blame and feelings of failure, severely compromising internal composure.
  • Investigations: The immense time, cost, and distraction of a formal investigation, diverting all attention away from the core business.


3. Market Authority and Loss (Long-Term Cost) 

These are losses that compromise the firm's future ability to attract clients and maintain its professional standing

  • Reputational Damage: The public impact of a compliance failure, which potentially taint the firm's brand.
  • Loss of Client Trust: Client moving their business elsewhere due to concerns about integrity and security

With much at stake, delay is no-longer an option.

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The perils of delaying an AML Audit

Your Model for Continuous Improvement

We believe in continuous improvement, not judgment.


We cannot make promises or provide you with outcome guarantees because your firm is always responsible for its own AML Framework.


However, think about the future you gain by moving toward:

  1. More Defensible Work: Moving away from confusion and toward a system you can confidently defend to any regulator.

  2. Clearer Focus: Moving away from high-stakes worry and toward a clearer focus on your core business.

  3. Stronger Integrity: Improving your firm's fight against financial crime and reinforcing your market reputation.


We will help guide you along your AML Journey so you can make those continuous improvements.


Take the first step and book your confidential strategy session.


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Inaction - risk acceptance

With multiple pulls on your time and resources


Don't let inaction lead to greater demands on both.


The longer you delay assessment, the more unnecessary risk you accept.

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This confidential 6-Point Gap-Finder instantly pinpoints the critical Client/Matter Risk Assessment failures potentially in your firm's AML framework. 

Download this essential resource now. 

6-Point CMRA Gap-Finder

Fees

We usually offer bespoke fixed fees for AML Services

We serve you

Our AML Regulation 21 audit and compliance services are available across London and Greater London, supporting firms of all sizes with compliance.

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Do not hesitate to contact us with any queries.

Alexander Christian

Harrow Business Centre

429-433 Pinner Road

North Harrow

Middlesex

Greater London

HA1 4HN

Phone : 020 4578 4684

www.alexanderchristian.co.uk

Service Areas: Anti-Money Laundering, AML, Sanctions, Anti-Counter Terrorism, Mock AML Audit, Regulation 21 Audit, Internal Audit, Independent Audit, AML File Reviews, AML Staff Interviews, Remediation, look back reviews, Anti-Money Laundering Courses. 

Our clients come from the following areas: Harrow, North Harrow, West Harrow, South Harrow, Northwick Park, Northwick, Uxbridge, Pinner, Pinner High Street, Pinner Green, Rayners Lane, Hatch End, Stanmore, Edgware, Pinner Green, Northolt, Eastcote, Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, Headstone Manor, Wembley, Neasden, Dollis Hill, Willesden, Willesden Green, Cricklewood, Harlesden, Barnet, Burnt Oak, Colindale,  Golders Green, Hampstead, Hampstead Heath, West Hampstead, Kilburn, Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, London, North West London, Greater London, and surrounding areas.