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What is AML software for UK law firms?
AML software for UK law firms helps teams verify clients, assess client and matter risk, collect source-of-funds evidence, screen for PEP and sanctions exposure, and keep an auditable record of decisions. Certivus supports these workflows for firms that need structured client due diligence and clearer evidence trails.
- Built for KYC, CDD, risk scoring, screening, and evidence storage
- Supports SRA and internal AML review preparation without replacing professional judgement
- Useful for regulated matters where client identity and funding evidence must be documented
TL;DR: Quick Summary
- •Certivus helps law firms collect client evidence, screen for risk, and document AML decisions
- •The platform supports SRA-facing evidence preparation but does not provide legal advice
- •Useful next pages: product features, security, and pricing
Product features
Review CDD, client verification, PEP and sanctions screening, and evidence records.
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Faster matter intake
Run KYC and AML checks during client onboarding. Reduce delays and start matters sooner.
Clear audit trails
Every verification is logged with timestamps and evidence. Full transparency for compliance reviews.
Reduced compliance risk
Automated PEP and sanctions screening catches risks early. Documented processes protect the firm.
Compliance across every matter
Client and matter intake
Add clients manually or in bulk. Send verification requests via email or SMS. Clients complete checks on any device in minutes.
Risk assessment
Automatic risk scoring based on PEP status, jurisdiction, and industry. Flag high-risk clients for enhanced due diligence.
Evidence storage
All ID documents, screening results, and decisions stored securely. Export comprehensive reports for SRA or internal audits.
Designed for regulated legal practices
Suitable for regulated practices
Built to support law firms subject to the Money Laundering Regulations. Comprehensive audit trails for regulatory scrutiny.
SRA-aligned workflows
Designed to support SRA-facing AML evidence workflows. Clear evidence trails and risk-based approach documentation.
The same product for UK law firms, conveyancing-aware
Certivus is built first for UK accountancy practices, and SRA-regulated firms of any size use the same product for conveyancing, private client and commercial work. The practices already on Certivus include two UK law firms, and the MLR 2017 framework (Reg 18 firm-wide risk assessment, Reg 28 CDD, Reg 33 EDD triggers, Reg 40 retention) is identical between accountancy and SRA-regulated practice. Smaller firms onboard via the same product on lower tiers.
“Certivus replaced our spreadsheet-and-folder AML workflow with a single system. Evidence is consistent across the team and the audit trail is ready when HMRC ask.”
“Onboarding new clients is faster and our compliance evidence is consistent across the team. That's the win — we trust the records.”
“Certivus is built for how a UK practice actually runs AML — not how a generic compliance tool thinks it should. That difference shows.”
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Common questions from legal practices
What AML evidence should a law firm keep?
A law firm should keep evidence of client and matter risk assessments, identity verification, beneficial ownership checks where relevant, source of funds/source of wealth enquiries, PEP and sanctions screening, ongoing monitoring decisions, policies, controls, procedures, and staff training.
Does Certivus replace legal-sector AML guidance?
No. Certivus supports evidence collection, screening, risk scoring, and records. Firms should still follow SRA, LSAG, and internal compliance guidance and take legal or compliance advice where needed.
Which law-firm workflows does Certivus support?
Certivus supports client intake, matter-level checks, risk assessment evidence, PEP and sanctions screening, review decisions, and exportable audit records for internal or regulator-facing reviews.