The Money Laundering Act 2003:

For the protection of all our clients we operate a money laundering reporting procedure.  We shall require proof of identity where we receive money from you or from somebody on your behalf or otherwise in the course of acting for you and in appropriate circumstances evidence of the source of such money.  In certain circumstances information will be revealed by us to appropriate authorities in relation to any suspicions of money laundering.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002:

Under section 328 of this act it is an offence for any solicitor or legal adviser to enter into or become concerned in an arrangement knowing or suspecting that the arrangement facilitated the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of another person. Criminal property means money or property of whatever nature. Tax evasion and benefit fraud fall into this category. Consequently, if the legal adviser suspects or has grounds to suspect sources or origin of the monies he or she must immediately report the matter to the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS). If the legal advisor/solicitor fails to make the report then he or she is guilty of an offence under that Act.

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