Wilkes rolls out platform to strengthen anti-money laundering and compliance capabilities 

Wilkes has successfully rolled out Legl's client lifecycle management platform across the firm.

The adoption of Legl reflects a strategic decision to enhance the firm's anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) compliance capabilities as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.

With 10 per cent year-on-year growth, the investment positions Wilkes to maintain the highest compliance standards at scale.

Wilkes selected Legl to strengthen its approach to AML risk management and ongoing compliance monitoring across all 13 departments.

The platform introduces enhanced Risk Assessments, Ongoing Monitoring capabilities, and streamlined AML workflows with deep integration into the firm's Practice for Windows (P4W) practice management system.

The rollout was supported by hiring a Compliance Manager and investing in a dedicated Compliance Onboarding Team.

Guy Hurst, compliance manager at Wilkes, said: "With regulatory expectations continuing to evolve, we wanted to ensure our AML and compliance operations were positioned for the next level.

“Legl's platform gives us enhanced oversight and consistency across all departments, allowing us to maintain the rigorous standards our clients expect as we continue to grow."

Pictured (L-R) Tim Coplestone and Guy Hurst