The AML Clinic Podcast
The AML Clinic Podcast is hosted by Michelle Clement, a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager who has audited hundreds of law firms and authored key SRA guidance now used across the profession.
This podcast delivers practical, actionable insight on anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime risk, and regulatory oversight. Each episode offers real-world examples, straight-talking analysis, and lessons from the blind spots regulators focus on, helping law firms and compliance teams understand not just the rules, but how regulators actually assess risk.
Designed for MLROs, COLPs, COFAs, compliance professionals, fee earners, and partners, the AML Clinic Podcast equips you to build defensible AML frameworks, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of enforcement trends. Whether you’re looking to improve firm-wide risk assessments, enhance client and matter-level diligence, or navigate SRA and FCA supervision, this podcast gives you the knowledge to act confidently and proactively.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16 - Hiring Trends in Compliance: Are firms really committed to compliance, or just reacting to pressure?
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement, a former SRA AML Regulatory Manager, explores the often-overlooked aspect of recruitment in the context of AML compliance. Joined by Lauren Eager, a principal consultant at QED L...
Episode 15 - Why AML Judgement Breaks Down in Practice (And What the SRA Sees When It Does)
In this concluding episode of a three-part series, The AML Clinic Podcast brings together the core themes explored across the trilogy: how the SRA assesses seriousness, what it looks for in AML file reviews, and how internal decision-m...
Episode 14 - What the SRA Actually Looks for in Your Files (And Why Most Firms Get It Wrong)
In this episode, former SRA AML Regulatory Manager Michelle Clement explains what the SRA actually looks for when reviewing your files, why technically complete files often fall short, and how to ensure your approach stands up to scrutiny...
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Episode 13: Is This Breach Serious? How the SRA Actually Makes That Call
In this episode of the AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement explores how the SRA determines whether a breach is “serious” in practice. Understanding how to evaluate the seriousness of breaches is essential for law firms. Many ...
Episode 12- The AML Questions Law Firms Are Asking (Answered by a Former SRA AML Regulatory Manager)
In this episode, the tables are turned as I’m interviewed by Pearl Moses, the Former Head of Risk and Compliance at the Law Society who came prepared with questions gathered from AML professionals across the legal sector.We discuss the <...
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Episode 11 - Navigating Offshore Jurisdictions: Offshore Isn’t the Risk. Assumptions Are
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement engages with Colin Solomon, a senior specialist in offshore financial services, to explore the complexities surrounding offshore jurisdictions and their associated AML risks.<...
Episode 10: FCA-Ready- Practical AML Lessons for Law Firms from the Banking World
What would it mean for law firms if AML supervision shifted from the SRA to the FCA? And what can the legal sector learn from financial services right now?In this episode of The AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle is joined by Chantell...
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Episode 9 - A Case Study on Onboarding Corporate Clients
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement and guest Ray Blake delve into the complexities of onboarding a corporate client within the framework of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. They explore the critical distinct...
Episode 8: Why Compliance Systems Fail - with Christian Hunt
In this episode of The AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement speaks with Christian Hunt, author of Human Risk, about why compliance failures in law firms are rarely caused by bad individuals and are more often the result...
Episode 7 - Red Tape or Reform: Proposed changes to the Money Laundering Regulations
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement interviews Luke Haddon, the money laundering reporting officer at Keystone Law. They discuss Luke's career path, the proposed changes to the UK's money laundering regulations, and...
Episode 6 - Balancing Risk, Resources and Tech in Law Firms
In this episode of the AML Clinic Podcast, Michelle Clement and Eloise Butterworth discuss the evolving legislative landscape for law firms, focusing on AML compliance, resourcing hurdles, and the role of technology. Eloise shares her journey f...
Episode 5 - Navigating the Proceeds of Crime Act: A practical case study (part 2)
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement and guest Alison Matthews delve into a case study involving a conveyancing matter and the application of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). They discuss the importance of verifying...
Episode 4 - Navigating the Proceeds of Crime Act: A practical case study (part 1)
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement and guest Alison Matthews delve into a case study involving a conveyancing matter and the application of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). They discuss the importance of verifying...
Episode 3 - How not to conduct source of funds checks: A Cautionary Tale from the SDT
In this episode of The ANL Clinic, we dive into one of the most critical and often misunderstood areas of financial crime prevention: the difference between source of funds and source of wealth.We explore a real Solicitor Disciplin...
Episode 2 - When the SRA AML inspector calls: A high street firm’s story
In this episode of the AML Clinic podcast, host Michelle Clement interviews Christopher Christou, a solicitor who shares his experiences with SRA AML inspections. The conversation covers the emotional journey of receiving an inspection notice, ...
Episode 1 - The Legal Laundromat: Vulnerabilities in Law Firms
In this episode of the AML Clinic, Michelle Clement and Graham Mackenzie discuss the critical issue of money laundering in law firms. They explore the vulnerabilities within legal services, particularly in conveyancing, the role of trust and co...