AML/CTF Compliance for Law Firms: What You Need to Know Before July 2026

This session provides a practical introduction to the AML/CTF regime for law firms, noting that key deadlines are fast approaching. From 1 July 2026, legal practices providing designated services will become reporting entities and subject to AML/CTF obligations, with enrolment required by 29 July 2026. The session will cover what systems firms need to have in place, designated services and exceptions, identifying ML/TF risks, tipping off provisions, terminating retainers, and relevant Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, along with a practical overview of undertaking AML checks and implementing effective compliance processes.

 

VIK SUNDAR

Vik Sundar is the current President of the ACT Law Society and Head of Risk, Strategy & Growth at Keypoint Law. Vik is a leading private wealth lawyer with more than 15 years’ experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and family offices on complex estate planning, SMSFs, asset protection, commercial and tax matters.
Vik is the author of four textbooks on estate planning, superannuation and tax, with his latest textbook, ‘Testamentary Trusts: Strategies and Precedents (4th edition)’, published by Lexis Nexis in 2024 containing dedicated chapters on super and tax.
Vik has a Bachelor of Commerce (UoW), Juris Doctor (ANU), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ANU) and a Masters of Tax Law (USyd).

 

DETAILS

  • When: Thursday 25 June 2026  I  12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Where: Online - live streaming webinar
  • Registrations will remain open until 11am Thursday 25 June. 
  • CPD: Members receive 1 points in core area 2
  • Cost: Free for ACTLS Members

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