Money laundering remains one of the most pressing risks facing businesses worldwide. Regulators are demanding more than ever—across compliance, governance, training, and enforcement—and the stakes for corporates, financial institutions, and senior executives could not be higher.
At Michelman Robinson, our AML team is known for anticipating regulatory priorities, helping clients stay ahead of scrutiny while protecting both reputation and commercial objectives. We combine deep regulatory experience with commercial awareness to deliver practical, defensible solutions in high-pressure environments.
How We Support Clients
Investigations & Enforcement: Our team acts in sensitive matters involving suspected money laundering, fraud, and financial crime. We represent corporates and individuals before the FCA, SFO, HMRC, and overseas regulators, and lead complex internal investigations that require discretion and strategic clarity.
Embedding Knowledge Across the Enterprise: From the boardroom to the front line, we design and deliver training tailored to organizational needs. Whether through senior manager briefings, KYC analyst workshops, or bespoke one-to-one sessions, we ensure teams are prepared to meet their obligations under the UK AML regime and beyond.
Independent Audits & Assurance: The firm also conducts independent AML audits, reviews, and assurance programs across a wide range of regulated sectors. Our lawyers and forensic specialists work hand-in-hand with clients to identify risks, test systems and controls, and design remediation steps that meet regulatory expectations.
Preparing for FCA Visits: Further, we guide clients through supervisory or thematic visits, helping firms anticipate questions, refine responses, and engage with regulators confidently, reducing uncertainty and strengthening credibility before, during, and after site visits.
Building Resilient Compliance Frameworks: From firmwide risk assessments to transaction monitoring and customer due diligence, we help design, test, and enhance AML systems as well—this in addition to advising on Skilled Person reviews, shadow reviews, and remediation projects following regulatory intervention.
Why Clients Choose Us
What sets Michelman Robinson apart is the combination of legal excellence, regulatory know-how, and sector familiarity. Many of our lawyers have served as prosecutors or regulators, giving them rare insight into enforcement priorities and investigatory practice. And because AML risk cuts across industries—from financial services and fintech to real estate, insurance, and professional services—we understand how regulations apply in practice, not just on paper.
