While most solicitors endeavour to comply with their anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and avoid being used as a conduit for offences such as mortgage fraud, there are some whose conduct falls significantly below expected standards.

The disciplinary digest covers Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) cases where AML compliance failings or involvement in mortgage fraud have been identified and contribute to the sanction imposed.

Firms may find these cases useful for identifying risks and educating staff members. All cases are on the SDT website. Appeals may have been lodged subsequent to publication.

Click HERE to see the full Disciplinary digest December 2017.