The Law Society Northern Territory is proud to present Building Your AML-CTF Program: A Practical Workshop for Law Firms by Amy Bell of AML Sorted

Date:        Monday, 16 March 2026
Where:     Carpentaria Room, Darwin Innovation Hub Level 1, Paspalis Centrepoint, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin 
Time:        9:00am to 12:00pm

This free CPD is offered in-person and online however seating is limited and bookings are essential.  To register your attendance for this event click here.

It is recommended that participants complete some of Amy Bell’s free online courses. Bookings for Amy’s free AML course are available on Eventbrite here: 

• AML Sorted – What is the Risk Based Approach and How do you assess it?
• AML Sorted – AML Program Must haves
• AML Sorted – CDD – Strategies for making it easy

With the introduction of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) requirements for law firms on 1 July, firms must now move from awareness to implementation.

This practical three-hour workshop is designed to help you build a compliant, risk-based AML/CTF Program that is proportionate to your firm’s size, structure and services.

We will break down the core components of the Program and focus on what firms need to do in practice — not just what the legislation says.

The session will cover:

• The Firm’s Risk Assessment
• AML/CTF Policies, Procedures and Controls
• Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes
• Suspicious matter reporting and internal escalation

The workshop will include practical examples, common implementation challenges, and a live Q&A session to address your specific questions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and purpose of an AML/CTF Program and how it applies to legal practices.
• Develop a firm-wide risk assessment, identifying and documenting risks relating to clients, services, delivery channels and jurisdictions.
• Design proportionate AML/CTF policies and procedures that reflect their firm’s actual risk profile rather than relying on generic templates.
• Implement compliant Client Due Diligence (CDD) procedures, including when to apply enhanced due diligence.
• Establish effective internal reporting and suspicious matter processes, including understanding reporting obligations and decision-making frameworks.
• Identify governance responsibilities, including the role of principals, MLROs and senior management in overseeing compliance.
• Recognise common pitfalls and regulatory expectations, and understand how to evidence compliance in practice.

About Amy Bell:

Amy Bell is a leading expert in legal compliance, specialising in anti-money laundering and risk management for law firms. With over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, she is the founder of Teal Compliance and AML Sorted, helping firms build practical, sustainable compliance frameworks. Amy is a sought-after speaker and trainer, known for translating complex regulations into straightforward guidance. Passionate about driving cultural change, she has developed industry standards and training adopted across the UK and internationally. Amy is committed to making compliance more effective, less stressful, and better aligned with the realities of modern legal practice.