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Navigating The UK Sanctions Compliance As A Law Firm Course
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Navigating The UK Sanctions Compliance As A Law Firm Course

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Description

Are you doing sanction checks in your law firm?

In the intricate landscape of legal practice, understanding and adhering to the UK's sanctions regime is not just a recommendation; it is mandatory and it is imperative. This course aims to set clear expectations and offer practical support to firms, guiding them away from the pitfalls of breaching the UK's sanctions regime.

Who is this for?

This 90 minute course is for all legal firms, irrespective of the services you provide. Whether you are navigating the sanctions regime independently or operating under a license from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), this course is for you.

The course will cover:

  • What are sanctions

  • What do you need to know about the sanctions for your firm

  • How is it different to the AML regime?

  • What controls to put in place?

  • If the firm offers services to sanction areas – what controls?

  • My client has been sanctioned – what do I do?

  • Reporting obligations

  • Using screening tools

  • Licensing

  • How does this impact Legal Professional Privilege?

  • Sanction Risk Assessment

  • Red flags factors

  • Enforcement actions

Resources

Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training.

Please note a recording of the course will not be made available.

Speaker
Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal

Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services.

Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will I receive a Zoom link before the event?

    Yes, prior to the event a link will be sent to the email address used to register for the course so please ensure the delegate details are correct.

  • Will I be able to view a recording of this Course after the event?

    No, a recording will not be made available.

  • Do you provide a certificate of attendance?

    For our Premier Training courses, please email us at teamadmin@dglegal.co.uk after the event if you require a certificate of attendance.

  • Will you provide a copy of the slides?

    The slides will be distributed by email after the event

  • Are there any accompanying notes?

    Yes and these will be distributed by email after the event.

  • Terms and Conditions
    1. Bookings may only be cancelled by written notice received by us not less than 10 working days before the date of the course.  We cannot accept cancellations by telephone.  The delegate fee will be credited to you less an administration charge of £25 + VAT per delegate booking that is cancelled. Refunds of delegate fees for late cancellations (i.e. cancellations received by us less than 10 working days before the date of the course) will not be refunded.  Failure to attend the course will constitute late cancellation and payment will still be due or forfeit if already paid. 
    2. You may notify us of a substitute delegate at any stage, without charge.  
    3. DG Legal reserves the right to vary or cancel a course where the occasion necessitates.   We will refund any payment made in respect of a cancelled course but otherwise do not accept any liability for a course not taking place.

About The Provider

DG Legal
DG Legal
Leicestershire
Established in 2000, DG Legal is the largest provider of strategic and compliance services operating in England and Wales. Our strategy is to recruit and retain only leading consultants in their respective fields of expertise. Each member of the team has either worked for or pro...
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