What I Bring to Your Firm
Regulatory Insight from a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager - not theory
I don’t just understand AML compliance. I helped shape it, inspect it, and enforce it.
I know exactly what the regulator looks for because I was one.
I help senior compliance leaders make defensible, regulator-resilient decisions when risk is ambiguous, high-stakes, and reputational.
I work with ambitious medium-to-large law firms that refuse to settle for “compliant enough.”
Together, we close the regulatory gaps the SRA actually looks for - before they become headlines.
As a former AML Regulatory Manager at the SRA, I have:
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Led thematic reviews and firm inspections
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Shaped AML policy and regulatory expectations
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Assessed compliance frameworks across the legal profession
Availability is intentionally limited to ensure the highest quality of strategic support for each client.
The Right Fit
I work selectively with law firms that take AML risk, governance, and regulatory judgment seriously.
This engagement is not the right fit if you are looking for:
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Low-cost, high-volume AML support or off-the-shelf templates
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Purely operational assistance without strategic oversight
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A consultant to “sign off” decisions without challenge or scrutiny
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A tick-box approach to compliance rather than firm-wide risk management
I work best with firms that value discernment, defensibility, and regulatory realism and with leaders who want their AML framework to stand up in practice, not just on paper.
If that reflects how your firm approaches compliance, we are likely to work well together.
What You Get From Engaging With Me
Clarity
So your teams know exactly what good looks like
Confidence
So you can engage with the SRA without anxiety
Credibility
So your compliance stands up under scrutiny
Regulatory-Grade AML Audits
Regulation 21 Independent Audits
A Regulation 21 AML audit should be a strategic safeguard, not a tick-box exercise.
With insight from hundreds of SRA audits, I help firms identify where they most often fall short and why.
My audits are:
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Designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny
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Tailored to your firm’s risk appetite and profile
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Focused on actionable outcomes, not generic compliance checklists
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Custom AML Advisory
Expert Support When It Matters Most
When the stakes are high, firms turn to MCAC for precise, regulator-grade advice.
Whether you’re preparing for an inspection, navigating complex transactions, or refining escalation processes, I provide clarity and confidence right when you need it.
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Speaking & Thought Leadership
Trusted Voice in AML Compliance
As a trusted voice in legal sector compliance, I speak regularly at industry events, including:
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SRA COLP/COFA Compliance Conferences
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Law Society Economic Crime Conference
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Law Society webinar panels
My presentations turn complex regulatory expectations into practical, implementable guidance.
Topics include:
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AML compliance & risk management
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Regulatory expectations & enforcement trends
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Governance for COLPs, COFAs, and MLROs
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Emerging issues in legal sector compliance
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What Sets MCAC Apart
Deep Regulatory DNA
I’ve stood on both sides of the table, regulator and consultant, and I bring that vantage point to your firm’s most challenging decisions.
Discretion & Selectivity
I accept a small number of engagements each year to ensure strategic focus and personalised service.
Outcomes, Not Opinions
Every project I take on is grounded in regulator insight and practical defensibility, not generic compliance rhetoric.
Contact & Next Steps
Ready to strengthen your AML framework with strategic, regulator-aware counsel?
Let’s talk.
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