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Your AML duties, handled without burning billable hours

Or only on paper? Map your practice against real AML duties before AMLD6 raises the bar across Europe.

This check is general information, not a compliance opinion or legal advice. · Based on Law of 18/09/2017 · CTIF/CFI · AMLD6 / 2027

Regulation

Lawyers are already in scope — effective compliance is the gap

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    In scope across Europe

    Lawyers are obliged entities under national AML/CFT rules and FIU reporting duties across Europe.

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    AMLD6 raises the bar

    AMLD6 and the EU AML package raise expectations toward July 2027 - many small firms still rely on informal habits.

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    A clear snapshot before scrutiny

    This check gives practicing lawyers a clear snapshot before a bar control, insurer question or client DD request.

Who it is for

Built for lawyers under AML gatekeeper rules

If you practise in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the UK or elsewhere in the EU, this self-assessment is for those who carry AML responsibility day to day.

  • Solo practitioners

    You are the AMLCO. Need a light, template-ready setup that does not eat billable hours.

  • Small & mid-size firms

    1–20 lawyers: policies often exist on paper - partners and the AML referent need proof they work.

  • Designated AMLCOs

    Personal accountability for risk map, CDD, training and CTIF decisions - with clear tools to hold the line.

  • Bars & young bars

    Distribution partners for continuous training (OBFG, OVB, Luxembourg bar) and early-career awareness.

Coverage

Seven AML domains for law firms

Questions map to bar guidance and statutory gatekeeper duties - including where secrecy still protects, and where it does not.

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    Governance & AMLCOAMLCO

    Designation, personal accountability and policies that fit lawyer practice - not bank templates.

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    Risk assessmentEWRA

    Firm-wide risk map by client type, matter and geography, reviewed when the practice changes.

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    Client due diligenceCDD/KYC

    Identification, beneficial ownership, PEP screening and ongoing vigilance on mandates.

  4. 04

    Suspicious reportingCTIF / CFI

    When and how to file with CTIF/CFI, tipping-off ban and decision trails under secrecy limits.

  5. 05

    TrainingFormation

    Mandatory continuous learning for lawyers and staff who touch CDD or client intake.

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    Record keepingConservation

    Retention of CDD files, risk assessments and reporting decisions for the statutory period.

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    Professional secrecySecret

    Myths vs reality: secrecy does not cancel vigilance or reporting duties when the law requires them.

The offer

A four-step path built around billable hours

Pideeco advises professionals across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the wider EU. This check mirrors how we scope lawyer AML engagements - not a generic quiz.

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    Free member account

    One Pideeco account unlocks the check, saves progress and keeps results available.

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    Lawyer-focused questionnaire

    Fifteen to twenty questions on AMLCO, CDD, CTIF and secrecy - sized for solo and small firms.

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    Scores and gaps

    Domain scores and priority gaps you can share with partners or firm leadership.

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    Concrete follow-ups

    Certified e-learning, RegWatch or a discovery call - only if you choose to go further.

  • Questions aligned with Law 18/09/2017 and bar practice
  • CTIF reporting and secrecy framed as lawyers actually face them
  • A snapshot to share before any next step

Frequently asked questions

Is this AML check free?

Yes. The full questionnaire and results are free with a Pideeco member account. Optional next steps (course, RegWatch or consulting) are suggested - nothing is paywalled inside the check.

Who should complete it in my firm?

The designated AMLCO, managing partner or solo practitioner who owns client intake and reporting decisions. One account can save a draft and finish later.

Does professional secrecy exempt me from AML?

No. Secrecy is framed by law; vigilance and suspicious-transaction duties remain under defined conditions. A common myth is that secrecy fully cancels AML - it does not.

How long does it take?

Most users finish in about 8 minutes. The path stays short for solo and small practices.

Does AMLD6 change anything for lawyers by 2027?

Yes. AMLD6 transposition and the EU AML package raise expectations on accountability and CDD. Tracking those changes is part of a sound programme.

What happens to my answers?

Answers are stored on your member profile so you can resume or retake. You stay in control of any commercial next step.

Tools and support for what comes next

Regulatory e-learning

Certified AML training adapted to professionals - including continuous education for law practices.

Regulatory Watch

Stay ahead of AMLD6, CTIF practice and bar guidance without drowning in noise.

Reesk

Screening and risk tooling for client due diligence, PEP/sanctions and an audit trail you can show.

AML / KYC advisory

Policies, CDD templates and remediation sized for solo and mid-size firms.

See where your firm really stands

Eight minutes. Free with a member account. Clear gaps for European practices before AMLD6 tightens the frame.

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