Litigators
AML/CTF compliance for Australian litigators handling civil disputes, settlements and court proceedings. Covers client identification and compliance for settlement funds.
Who is captured under Tranche 2?
May be capturedLitigators may be captured under Tranche 2 depending on the specific services they provide. Whether you're captured depends on whether your services fall within designated service categories such as handling significant settlement funds, damages payments or trust account transactions. HeadStart Docs™ provides a headstart on AML compliance, whether or not you are in scope. We recommend seeking legal advice specific to your circumstances.
A HeadStart on Compliance
Digital products to help you build your AML/CTF program, whether or not you are in scope
Ready-to-Customise Resources
Documentation tailored to your sector, ready to customise with your lawyer
Team Training
Staff training materials for your team and compliance officers
Key AML/CTF Areas for Litigators
Our documentation covers all critical AML/CTF compliance areas specific to your profession. Your lawyer reviews and tailors these to your business before you go live. We include a structured brief so the review is efficient.
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Client Identity Verification
Due diligence for all litigation clients.
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Settlement Fund Compliance
Procedures for receiving and disbursing settlement amounts.
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Third-Party Litigation Funding
Due diligence for litigation funders and their arrangements.
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Damages Payment Verification
Compliance for large damages payments.
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Security for Costs
Procedures when handling security for costs payments.
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Suspicious Matter Reporting
Recognising unusual settlement arrangements or funding sources.
What's Included in Your Law Practice Edition
Digital products tailored to litigators operations, ready to customise with your lawyer.
- • AML/CTF program framework for litigators
- • Risk assessment worksheet (ML/TF/PF risks)
- • Client identification procedures
- • Settlement fund protocols
- • Litigation funding procedures
- • Damages payment procedures
- • Security for costs compliance
- • Suspicious matter reporting procedures
- • Recordkeeping schedules
- • Staff Training Register
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Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. HeadStart Docs™ provides digital products only, not legal services. Always seek advice specific to your circumstances from a qualified legal professional before implementing any AML/CTF program. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information.