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London Law Firm Fined £77K for AML Violations

6/5/2025

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Gordons Partnership, a London law firm, was fined £77,784 for three years of anti-money laundering (AML) non-compliance.
The firm failed to conduct necessary risk assessments and maintain compliant policies, risking criminal exploitation.
No client harm was found, and the firm showed cooperation and remorse during the investigation.
The SRA is intensifying AML enforcement, with 70% of recently fined firms holding Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation.

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Story summary

Gordons Partnership, a London law firm, was fined £77,784 for three years of anti-money laundering (AML) non-compliance.
The firm failed to conduct necessary risk assessments and maintain compliant policies, risking criminal exploitation.
No client harm was found, and the firm showed cooperation and remorse during the investigation.
The SRA is intensifying AML enforcement, with 70% of recently fined firms holding Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation.