Preparing for Australia's new AML/CTF obligations can feel overwhelming. AML Sorted helps law firms build practical, regulator-ready AML programs that work in the real world.

 

We support firms to understand their risks, implement effective controls, and train their staff so compliance becomes part of everyday practice.

 

Book a consultation to discuss how your firm can prepare for Tranche 2 reforms.

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Why AML Compliance Matters Now

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Australia is introducing anti-money laundering obligations for the legal profession. These reforms will require many law firms to implement structured AML compliance frameworks for the first time.

 

This means firms will need to demonstrate that they have:

 

• A documented AML/CTF Program

• A firm-wide risk assessment

• Client due diligence procedures

• Suspicious matter reporting processes

• Staff training and governance oversight 

 

For many firms, this is unfamiliar territory.

 

The challenge is not simply writing policies. It is building systems that staff understand and that partners can confidently oversee.

 

AML Sorted helps firms do exactly that.

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The Challenges Many Firms Face

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In our experience working with law firms, many compliance challenges arise because:

 

• Policies have been copied from generic templates

• Risk assessments do not reflect the firm's actual work

• Staff are unsure when to escalate concerns

• Compliance responsibilities are unclear across the firm

• Partners lack confidence that the system will withstand regulatory scrutiny

 

Compliance should not create unnecessary complexity. It should help a firm identify and manage risk effectively.

 

AML Sorted focuses on building compliance systems that are practical, proportionate and workable for busy legal practices.

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How AML Sorted Supports Your Firm

 

1. Assess Your Risk

 

We begin by understanding your firm's services, clients and delivery channels. This enables us to develop a risk assessment that genuinely reflects your practice.

 

2. Build Your AML Framework

 

We draft the core components of your AML/CTF program, including:

 

• Firm-wide risk assessment

• Policies and procedures

• Client due diligence processes

• Reporting frameworks

• Governance structures

 

3. Embed Compliance in Practice

 

Compliance only works if people understand it.

 

We deliver training and practical guidance so your team knows how to identify risk, follow procedures and escalate concerns when necessary.

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Designed Specifically For Law Firms

 

AML Sorted is built around the realities of legal practice.

 

Many AML compliance frameworks used in other industries do not translate well to law firms. Legal work involves professional judgement, client confidentiality and complex transactions.

 

Our approach focuses on:

 

• Practical compliance that supports legal practice

• Clear guidance for partners and compliance officers

• Training designed for lawyers and legal staff

• Systems that support risk-based decision making