Anti-money laundering
for law firms
Anti-money laundering is an integral part of responsible law firm management. In legal and tax advisory work, a trained eye for unusual financial flows is essential to protect clients, employees and the firm itself from legal risks. Forward-looking firm management identifies potential threats at an early stage before they become a burden.
Our training course “anti-money laundering for law firms” is specifically designed for solicitors, notaries and tax advisers. It provides practical guidance on how to identify suspicious activity, reliably fulfill statutory obligations and design internal processes efficiently. This gives you and your team confidence in taking action while strengthening trust in your firm through responsible and legally compliance conduct.
Compliance partner to over 1,300 leading companies worldwide.
Contents of the training
- What is money laundering and why is it a problem? Your team learns how money laundering scenarios arise, which typical structures are involved and why the German Anti-Money-Laundering Act (GwG) is a key protective instrument for the integrity of the profession.
- Which obligations arise from the Anti-Money Laundering Act? The training provides clear guidelines for everyday law firm practice, ensuring your team knows exactly what to do to avoid legal consequences.
- What needs to be considered when taking on a new mandate? Participants learn how to correctly verify the identity of their clients (“Know Your Customer”) and legally assess the background of a mandate – ensuring that every engagement starts on a sound footing.
- What needs to be reviewed on an ongoing basis and who is subject to these obligations? We clarify responsibilities within the team and show how to maintain awareness of irregularities during ongoing mandates.
- What should I do if something appears suspicious? Employees receive a clear action plan for critical situations, enabling them to respond correctly and immediately in the event of suspicion.
- What external support is available? The training highlights official guidance and internal resources to ensure professional support is always available when assessing risks.
German
Quick Facts
- 15 Minutes
- Certificate of completion
- Integration into internal LMS (SCORM, TinCAN/xAPI, AICC)
- or use of the lawpilots online platform
Anti-money laundering
building modern expertise in law firms
Goals of the training
Our anti-money laundering training provides participants with practical guidance tailored specifically to the requirements of law firms. It pursues the following objectives:
- Assess risk potential: Identify the specific characteristics of legal and tax advisory professions and protect the firm proactively.
- Implement statutory obligations: Clearly define due diligence requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risks.
- Design review processes: Conduct KYC checks prior to accepting mandates and perform ongoing risk assessments in a structured and precise manner.
- Apply enhanced due diligence: Identify clients or transactions with increased risk profiles and apply additional safeguards.
- Professional incident management: Act responsibly and know which external support is available in critical situations.
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