Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and other regulations surrounding client due diligence (Know Your Customer) are placing increasingly high demands on law firms. Checking new clients, identifying risks, and reporting unusual transactions are no longer side tasks — they are now core responsibilities.
From 10 July 2027, the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) will take effect across the EU. This new regulation replaces the existing directives and applies directly in all member states, leaving no room for national variations. At the same time, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will be established as the central European supervisory authority. For your firm, this means stricter, more uniform rules, a broader scope of obligations, and closer supervision.
Why this matters for your firm
Supervisory authorities are conducting more frequent and stricter inspections. The consequences of inadequate processes, fines, disciplinary measures, and reputational damage, can be significant. Where compliance was once often addressed after an incident or during an audit, regulators and clients now expect a proactive approach: assessing risks early, continuously improving processes, and training staff properly.
From obligation to competitive advantage
Well-organized compliance delivers more than just risk avoidance. Three benefits are:
Trust and professionalism
Clients see that you work carefully: a tight intake, transparent risk profiles and watertight documentation. This creates trust and strengthens your image, also with cooperation partners.
Peace of mind during audits
With clear processes and digital support via RegLab or Cotembo, you stand strong during audits and save time.
Fast, customer-friendly intake
A well-designed compliance approach speeds up client investigations and prevents errors. Clients need to answer fewer questions, files are immediately complete and employees can concentrate on their core tasks. The result: a higher quality of service and satisfied clients.
From reactive to proactive
With the AMLR on the horizon, laws and regulations around money laundering, fraud, and sanctions are evolving faster than ever. Firms that act proactively, with up-to-date risk profiles, regular training, and internal checks, stay ahead of new obligations and demonstrate that integrity is a top priority.
Proactive also means ongoing monitoring and improvement. Instead of reacting to issues, you build a culture where compliance is second nature, reducing the risk of incidents that undermine client confidence and consume time and energy.
This is how Legalsense supports
Legalsense helps law firms see compliance not as a burden, but as part of their work process. The practice management system integrates compliance directly into daily operations. Thanks to links with solutions like RegLab, client intake and research are largely automated and fully traceable.
The result: less manual work, better oversight, seamless integration with client files, timekeeping, and billing, plus continuous monitoring of risks, all in line with the upcoming AMLR.
Turn duty into an asset
Compliance is not a burden, but an opportunity to strengthen your office.
Find out how Legalsense, along with partners like RegLab makes compliance easy and client-friendly.
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