Australian law firms providing designated services are now required to comply with AML/CTF obligations.

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AML Sorted helps law firms build, implement and maintain practical AML/CTF compliance programs that satisfy regulatory requirements and work in the real world.

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From firm-wide risk assessments, AML/CTF programs and independent evaluations to staff training and ongoing support, we help firms move from uncertainty to confidence.

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Why AML Compliance Matters Now

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Since 1 July 2026, all Australian law firms providing designated services have been required to comply with AML/CTF obligations for the first time.

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This means firms providing designated services need to be able to demonstrate that they have effective systems in place to identify, assess and manage money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks.

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This includes maintaining:

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• A documented AML/CTF Program

• A firm-wide risk assessment

• Client due diligence procedures

• Suspicious matter reporting processes

• Appropriate governance and oversight

• Ongoing staff training

 

For many firms, this is still unfamiliar territory.

 

The challenge is not simply creating documentation. It is building a framework that is practical, defensible and capable of operating effectively across the firm.

 

AML Sorted helps firms do exactly that.

 

The Challenges Many Firms Face

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

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• 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

 

Effective compliance should support good risk management rather than create unnecessary complexity.

 

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.

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2. Build Your AML Framework

 

We help firms develop and maintain:

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• Firm-wide risk assessments

• Policies and procedures

• Client due diligence processes

• Reporting frameworks

• Governance structures

• A compliance-driven culture

 

We can build your AML/CTF framework from the ground up, or review and strengthen your existing program. Our focus is on creating compliance systems that are practical, proportionate and tailored to the way your firm actually operates.

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3. Embed Compliance in Practice

 

Compliance only works if people understand it.

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We provide training, guidance and practical support so your team can:

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• Recognise AML risks

• Apply firm procedures consistently

• Escalate concerns appropriately

• Meet their ongoing compliance responsibilities 

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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

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Book a consultation with us today.