In this episode, we talk to Alexandra Iliff, COLP and Group Legal Compliance Officer at Shakespeare Martineau and AMPA Group, about navigating risk and compliance in complex, multidisciplinary legal businesses.

Alexandra shares her career journey from litigation to regulatory work at the SRA, and ultimately into senior in-house compliance roles, where she now oversees risk across a wide group of law firms and non-legal entities.

We explore what it means to lead compliance across brands, manage competing regulatory regimes, and preserve independence in a role that often requires difficult decisions and firm boundaries.

Whether you're just starting out or building towards a leadership role, Alexandra offers clear advice on getting a foothold in compliance, building trust with stakeholders, and recognising that in this career, the work is never really done.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠or by following us on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠⁠⁠website⁠ ⁠⁠to choose your course.

In this episode, we talk to Henry Olsen, Senior Business Acceptance Manager at Mishcon de Reya, about building a people-first career in risk and compliance, and why curiosity, culture, and trust matter more than ever.

Henry shares how a short-term role in financial crime sparked a lasting passion for compliance, and how his career has grown from analyst to leader by staying curious, embracing continuous learning, and investing deeply in his team.

We dive into the challenges and rewards of managing a global, hybrid compliance function, explore how to build dynamic training and foster collaboration across time zones, and hear why the human element of compliance is just as critical as the technical one.

Henry also opens up about his own experiences with toxic workplace culture, and why knowing when to walk away is just as important as knowing when to commit. This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading (or aspiring to lead) in risk and compliance.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠⁠website⁠ ⁠or by following us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠⁠website⁠ ⁠to choose your course.

In this episode, we welcome back Amy Bell,  Founder and CEO of Teal Compliance and AML Sorted, and chair of the Law Society’s Economic Crime Committee, to talk about the biggest AML reform you’ve probably not heard enough about: Australia’s long-overdue regulation of lawyers, accountants and real estate agents.

Amy shares insights from her recent work on the ground in Australia, where thousands of firms are scrambling to get AML-ready for the first time. From the pressure on tiny regional practices, to concerns about privilege, resourcing, and even threats from organised crime, this episode is packed with practical insight, cautionary tales, and a healthy dose of optimism about where compliance in Australia could go next.

If you haven't heard Amy's first episode with us yet, you can find it here - it's a fantastic listen!

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠website ⁠or by following us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠website⁠ to choose your course.

In this episode, we speak with Mike Chapman, Managing Director responsible for the Global Business Acceptance Team at A&O Shearman, about what it takes to build a long and impactful career in legal risk and compliance.

Mike reflects on his journey from entry-level analyst at Linklaters to senior leadership roles at firms like Dentons and A&O Shearman, sharing how the compliance function has grown in scope, visibility, and strategic importance along the way.

We explore how global risk teams navigate reputational and commercial challenges in a fast-moving world, the unique dynamics of Swiss Verein structures, and how compliance professionals can develop the confidence to contribute at the highest levels.

If you're early in your career or managing a growing team, this conversation offers valuable insights into how to build influence, stay commercially aware, and keep learning, all while helping your firm move forward safely and effectively.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠website ⁠or by following us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠website⁠ to choose your course.

Today we're talking to Suzie Ogilvie, a seasoned financial crime consultant (OGIRO Risk) and former Global Head of Financial Crime and Sanctions at Freshfields, to explore a career at the intersection of law, policy, and purpose.

Suzie reflects on her move from private practice into the then-emerging world of law firm compliance, and how her interest in regulation and risk evolved into a long and rewarding career focused on AML, sanctions, and financial crime.

We discuss the real-world challenges of applying complex legislation, the value of informal training and peer collaboration, and Suzie’s experience influencing policy at the European level through her work with the Council of European Bars (CCBE).

Packed with practical advice for aspiring compliance professionals, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a career that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠website ⁠or by following us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠website⁠ to choose your course.

We’re joined by Eloise Butterworth, Senior Associate in the risk and compliance team at Foot Anstey and a Top 25 Legal LinkedInfluencer, to talk about career change, communication, and carving out your own path in compliance.

We explore the importance of self-awareness, storytelling, and speaking your stakeholders’ language, and how LinkedIn became not just a creative outlet, but a powerful tool for training, connection, and community-building.

Whether you're just entering the profession or looking to reignite your purpose, Eloise’s story is a brilliant reminder that there’s no one way to succeed, but many ways to thrive.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our website or by following us on LinkedIn.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their website to choose your course.

Amasis Saba is our guest this week, Head of Business Acceptance at Simmons & Simmons. Amasis shared a wealth of information and advice, making this episode an invaluable listen for anyone wanting to build a meaningful career in this field.

We discussed dealing with fee earners as your customers, progressing to Head of level without being a qualified solicitor, and the importance of deeply understanding the law to build influence and expertise.

As a former chair of the Law Society's Money Laundering Task Force, Amasis explained what the task force does and how it shapes the AML landscape in legal practice. Amasis also shared insights on how to get involved and upskill yourself in this space.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our website or by following us on LinkedIn.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their website to choose your course.

Kate Burt is with us this week, Founder and CEO of Hive Risk, a boutique consultancy supporting law firms with their approach to risk and compliance.

We talked about how difficult it is for firms to achieve 100% AML compliance and the importance of the compliance team not taking a query at face value and actually understanding the nuance behind it.

Kate also explained Hive Risk’s expertise in digital currency and source of funds and why so many firms need support in this area.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our website or by following us on LinkedIn.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their website to choose your course.

We were so excited to speak to James Rickett, Global Lead for Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance at The International Compliance Association.

He did an absolutely incredible job of bringing this subject matter to life and putting it in real-world terms, so we can really see the positive impacts this work has. A must listen!

We also talked about:

- What are sanctions, and do they work?
- The role of the regulator and whether fines are just part of the cost of doing business
- How accountable should senior management be?
- The importance of culture and how to change it
- What an ICA course can do for your career

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our ⁠website ⁠or by following us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their ⁠website ⁠to choose your course.

This week, we spoke to Frank Maher, currently Partner of Legal Risk LLP, soon to be a Partner at Keystone Law.

We discussed Frank's journey to building Legal Risk LLP - the first firm of practising solicitors to specifically advise law firms on professional indemnity insurance and professional regulation, and why legal privilege is so important to what they do.

We talked about navigating the successor practice rules and advising on bet the business liabilities, and why it's important to realise that when you think things are bad, they could be much worse!

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. This show is for YOU so we are really interested to hear what you want, who you want us to speak to, and what you want us to talk about. Please do feel free to get in touch and let us know.

Oh, and whilst we don't really talk about it, we are a recruitment agency so if you need help with recruitment or you are looking for new options on your career path, please get in touch at [email protected] or +44 207 117 2542. You can find out more about what we do on our website or by following us on LinkedIn.

This podcast was hosted by Adam Spencer, produced by Adam Spencer and Kat Dadswell for AJ Fox Compliance, recorded and edited by Kerem Gokce and Taylan Yalkin at Wilmington PLC, and sponsored by The International Compliance Association.

The ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 170,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, in-company training, continuous professional learning and world-class events. Get 10% off any ICA course with our discount code, AJFOX10. Visit their website to choose your course.