- Investigations
- Whistleblowers and Internal Investigations
- Regulatory Investigations
- Antibribery and Corruption
- White Collar Crime and Fraud
- Royal Commissions, Inquiries and Prosecutions
- Reputation Risk Advisory
- Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance
- Forensic Technology Investigations
- Ethics and Compliance
- Sanctions and Export Controls
- Trade Investigations
- Workplace Investigations
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation has undergone rapid change and the breadth of these laws continues to expand.
The uptick in enforcement of AML/CTF laws in Australia, together with the large penalties and follow-on litigation, also mean that the impact of potential non-compliance on a company and its individual directors and executives can be substantial from a legal, regulatory enforcement and reputational standpoint.
Our team of experts combine both front-end and back-end experience in supporting our clients navigate the expectations of AUSTRAC, providing AUSTRAC regulatory support, designing and implementing AML/CTF program uplifts and responding to investigations and enforcement action.
Our expertise spans the full range of AML/CTF matters, and we have significant recent experience assisting reporting entities and ‘tranche 2’ entities uplift their AML/CTF compliance policies and procedures in response to the expanded regulatory environment. We partner with our clients to understand the potential impact on their operations, their exposure to potential risks and to develop and operationalise AML/CTF policies and compliance frameworks that enhance risk management and support financial crime prevention.
We regularly work with our clients on independent reviews and AUSTRAC compliance assessments, as well advising those facing regulatory attention through external audits, investigations or possible enforcement. We also support clients on post-enforcement remediation.
