Money Laundering
Money Laundering Regulations
March 11th 2027
Virtual Seminar
Money Laundering Regulations
March 11th 2027
2 - 5pm
Speaker: Simon Harbord
Virtual Seminar
Money laundering is an ever present (and ever evolving) threat. As such, AML compliance must remain a priority area for all solicitors. The current law and regulations that govern this are onerous, and practitioners therefore need to tread carefully in order to adhere to the rules.
Good AML also forms part of the modern solicitor's client care toolkit; it is not merely compliance but also an opportunity to make a good first impression with new clients.
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Simon Harbord joined Teal in October 2020, having worked in the legal sector at a top 100 law firm since 2004. He was previously a Compliance Officer and MLRO in the financial services sector, and before moving into compliance roles worked in an advisory capacity as a financial planner and mortgage advisor.
Whilst his roles have encompassed a wide range of duties, such as ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations, continuing Lexcel accreditation, and making practical improvements to processes and procedures, his passion has always been AML. From client on-boarding, auditing and the provision of training (including on behalf of the Law Society at regional MLRO meetings) to advising colleagues with respect to their AML and POCA obligations, dealing with Suspicious Activity Reports and liaising with law enforcement, Simon brings a wealth of experience in the field and a practical, down to earth approach to providing advice and guidance to our clients.
He has considerable experience in obtaining authorisations, managing supervision visits and regulatory investigations from the SRA and FCA, and dealing with Ombudsmen within the legal and financial services sectors.
