Our Services

Trusted insight in uncertain terrain

At McArthur Atkinson, we work alongside leading law firms to bring clarity to complexity. We advise where the issues are nuanced, the risks material, and the margins for error narrow. We don’t reiterate the legal position. We illuminate the operational, reputational, and commercial implications—clearly, precisely, and without ambiguity.

Advisory

We advise our clients on all aspects of law firm regulatory, risk and compliance. This includes sound commercial advice on the application of all aspects of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations to include advising the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration regarding their regulatory obligations. We also provide advice on all aspects of financial crime to include advising the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and the Money Laundering Compliance Officer on their regulatory obligations and we also advise on the regulatory and compliance aspects of sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, tax evasion and fraud. Further we advise on compliance with the data protection legislation particularly around data subject access requests. We pride ourselves on the breadth of the areas we advise upon and if in doubt we encourage our clients to ask.

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Auditing

We provide auditing services to meet the regulatory requirements under the money laundering regulations as well as auditing for other aspects of compliance such as anti-tax evasion and anti-fraud compliance. As far as possible, we will suggest revisions to your documentation and processes during the audit recognising that law firm personnel are busy, thereby saving time. We are also able to review compliance with other statutory and regulatory requirements in other areas of your business.

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Additional services

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    Investigations

    When something arises that needs to be independently investigated, we are on hand. We agree the scope and purpose of the investigation and how the investigation will be undertaken. We will produce a report outlining the outcome of the investigation together with recommended steps to address any concerns.

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    Documents

    We are able to review and revise firm documentation such as engagement letters, terms of business, all firm wide policies, controls and procedures to include risk assessments, guidance pieces and where requested can write these documents for you. Whether you are a medium or large sized firm, having an independent review of such documentation can be beneficial and also help to finalise such documents ready for publishing.

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    Training

    We train on a variety of topics within the regulatory, risk and compliance space. Training that we can provide can range from 1 hour webinars or seminars to full-day training sessions- remotely or in person. We can amend standard training material to suit your needs or create training from scratch that is wholly bespoke to you.

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Don’t just take our word for it—hear what our clients say…

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    "We recently used Bex for our independent AML audit and she took us through this with a calm confidence that put us, and our people, at ease."

    Top 100 law firm

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    "Rebecca conducted an AML audit for our firm and the whole process was thorough, clear and constructive. Her work rate was very impressive, and her professional yet friendly approach made the experience a very positive one."

    AmLaw 100 firm

  • Walkers cross the bridge over to St Paul's Cathedral in London.

    "I would absolutely recommend her as a trusted external advisor – she is always clear and constructive when it matters most."

    Top 100 law firm

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    “Bex's advice is always timely and informative. Her advice and support has the feel of an in house advisor and not a consultant. Whether ad hoc advice or a planned training/audit programme her approach is concise and bespoke to our individual practice.”

    Large UK firm

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