AMLS In Action - Get Your Client & Matter Risk Assessment Right

AMLS in Action – Get Your Client and Matter Risk Assessment Right

Fortnightly webinar series for Australian law firms
Under Tranche 2, your client and matter risk assessment process will be one of the
most important—and closely examined—parts of your AML/CTF programme. It’s
where real-time decisions are made about accepting work, applying controls, and
identifying when enhanced due diligence is needed. Yet many firms struggle with
designing an approach that is consistent, proportionate, and easy for fee earners to
apply.
In this AMLS in Action session, we break down exactly what a strong client and
matter risk assessment looks like and how to implement a process that actually works
in practice.

What to Expect
5–10 mins: AMLS News Round-Up
Clear, relevant updates on developments affecting Tranche 2, AUSTRAC’s priorities,
emerging risks, and sector commentary.

20–30 mins: Main Presentation – Get Your Client and Matter Risk Assessment Right
A practical, structured walkthrough of how to create and embed an effective
client/matter risk assessment system, covering:
• What the law firm risk assessment must feed into
• Required risk factors: client, matter, geography, delivery channel, and service type
• Using red flags, triggers, and decision points
• When enhanced due diligence is required—and how to evidence it
• How to make the process fee earner–friendly and consistently applied
• Common mistakes that cause firms to miss high-risk matters

20 mins: Ask Me Anything
Ask questions about your current intake process, interpretation of risk factors, high-
risk client groups, or how to design workflows that support compliance.

Who should attend
Partners, practice managers, compliance officers, MLROs, onboarding teams, and
anyone involved in client/matter acceptance.

Why attend
To gain clarity on how to create a clear, consistent, and defensible approach to client
and matter risk assessments—one that protects your firm and supports good decision-
making

We kindly request that registrations be made using a work email address. This helps us to ensure the content and discussions are directly relevant to our intended audience and maintains the integrity of the event for genuine delegates.