Solicitors’ persistent failures in AML compliance, coupled with inadequate enforcement, highlight the urgent need for reform.
The SRA’s recent imposition of over £57,000 in fines for AML breaches across five law firms signals a step towards stricter enforcement, but without significant penalties and proactive regulation, compliance will remain a manageable risk rather than a priority.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority faces scrutiny after being ordered to pay £189,000 in costs following a failed prosecution against Dentons. This raises critical questions about regulatory practices in the UK legal sector.