Critical AML Compliance Gaps in the Legal Industry 2025

At Aventine Lab, we speak to compliance professionals and vendors every week. Below is a detailed breakdown of the seven most urgent AML compliance challenges facing the legal sector. 1. Inadequate Risk Assessments The root of most regulatory failures. Between 75–80% of recent AML fines can be traced back to incomplete or inadequate risk assessments. […]

LegalTech GTM Guide 2025

LegalTech GTM Guide

Currently, there are around 2,500 LegalTech companies, and 10,000 law firms. Of these, 700 are in the mid-market and 100 are large to enterprise. That means, there are really 800 firms of interest in UK, for thousands of Tech companies from various industries including LegalTech that want to sell to them. Without a clear, well-researched […]

6 Reasons Why Lawyers Must Conduct Counter-party Checks

6 Reasons Why The Best Lawyers Conduct Counterparty Checks Skipping counterparty checks isn’t just risky—it’s reckless. For law firms, thorough due diligence is non-negotiable. Here are 6 reasons why counter party checks are the best practice: 1. Protect Your Client from Hidden Risks Counterparty checks can reveal serious, hidden risks. Screening checks can reveal a […]

20 Beautiful Aventine Lab Silhouettes

Apparently you guys the love art style in my articles. Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself as an excuse to make this blog. So, to satisfy your viewing thirst, here are the top 20: 2 saint pauls? yes lol Liked what you saw and want more? Subscribe to my newsletter. It shows me […]

The Biggest Problem In The Legal Market: Risk Assessments

The Problem Despite regulatory obligations, a significant number of firms do not conduct risk assessments at all. In 20th of June 2024, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reported that 51% of client and matter risk assessments were ineffective. Some firms conduct risk assessments but only at a very surface level. Others have no clue what it […]