London, UK, 21 October - Forsyte, the smart risk assessment framework, and First AML, the global leader in AML/KYC software, today announce a strategic partnership that unites two of the legal technology sector's most innovative compliance solutions. The collaboration delivers an integrated end-to-end compliance ecosystem purpose-built for law firms navigating increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
First AML's award-winning platform has established itself as the gold standard for client due diligence (CDD), processing over 2 million AML cases, serving thousands of organisations globally and integrating with leading practice management systems, including Actionstep. Forsyte has redefined risk assessment for legal practices, with a pioneering product that converts fragmented client, matter and practice data into actionable intelligence. Leveraging multi-modal agentic workflows that unlock the true potential of data science.
"This partnership represents the convergence of two market leaders who share an unwavering commitment to making compliance a strategic differentiator rather than a burden," said Jane Pritchard, Head of Product at Forsyte. "First AML masters the CDD and compliance workflow space with unmatched sophistication. We have reinvented the policy, risk assessment and audit collaboration layer. Together, we're eliminating the compliance technology gap that forces law firms to juggle multiple disconnected systems; the 'Frankenstein Tech-Stack' problem that exposes firms to regulatory risk and operational inefficiency."
The partnership addresses a critical market need as UK law firms face mounting pressure from enhanced Money Laundering Regulations, SRA compliance obligations, and the administrative burden of managing disparate technology solutions. By combining First AML's comprehensive Know Your Customer/Know Your Business verification, entity unwrapping, and PEP/sanctions screening capabilities with Forsyte's AI-driven risk assessment framework, law firms gain a unified compliance infrastructure that spans the complete client and matter lifecycle.
"What excites us about partnering with Forsyte is their recognition that risk assessment is an ongoing process, forming the foundation of a compliant and relevant AML programme”said Michael Sadan, Global Partnerships Manager at First AML. "Law firms don't just need to know who their clients are at the outset; they need to continuously assess and manage risk throughout the entire relationship. Forsyte's platform helps create a deeper compliance workflow that reflects how law firms operate and meets their risk appetite. This integration eliminates duplicate data entry, reduces compliance friction, giving COLPs and Managing Partners the confidence that their entire compliance programme, from client onboarding through ongoing monitoring, operates as a cohesive system."
The partnership delivers immediate value through several key integration points:
- Unified client onboarding: First AML's platform works in complete harmony with Forsyte's risk assessment framework, eliminating manual data transfer and ensuring consistent policy application from day one
- Continuous compliance: First AML's ongoing monitoring for PEP/sanctions status changes triggers dynamic risk reassessment in Forsyte, ensuring firms maintain real-time visibility into changing client risk profiles
- Consolidated audit trail: Combined platforms create comprehensive, regulator-ready documentation spanning identity verification, risk assessment decisions, and policy enforcement across the entire client relationship.
"First AML brings battle-tested technology and a proven track record of helping organisations achieve compliance at scale," Tracey Longbottom, Head of Sales at Forsyte, adds. "They understand the complexities of international entities, beneficial ownership structures, and the nuances of legal sector compliance. They demonstrate they're not just a technology provider but a committed partner for the long term, and that's exactly the calibre of partner we seek for our ecosystem."
The partnership also creates opportunities for joint market education initiatives, with both companies contributing their respective expertise to help law firms navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
"Law firms have told us repeatedly that they're drowning in point solutions that don't talk to each other," Sadan noted. "They want best-in-class technology, but they also want simplicity. This partnership delivers both. It's the difference between managing several different login portals and having one integrated compliance command centre. That's transformative for firms trying to scale their practice without scaling their compliance headcount proportionally."
The partnership comes at a pivotal moment as regulatory enforcement intensifies and law firms face unlimited fines, practice restrictions, and reputational damage for compliance failures. By uniting two market leaders with complementary capabilities, the collaboration offers law firms a clear pathway to transform compliance from a defensive necessity into a foundation for operational excellence and competitive advantage.
About Forsyte
Forsyte was launched to the UK market in 2025 by Co-Founders Jane Pritchard and Tracey Longbottom. The only risk assessment platform specifically designed for law firms, the company's smart risk framework solution delivers SRA-compliant practice through sophisticated AI architecture with UK-only data processing. Forsyte integrates with leading legal practice management systems including Yao and Actionstep. Forsyte's mission is to redefine risk assessment for the legal services market as a dynamic, data-driven process that helps firms anticipate, navigate, and mitigate risks with unprecedented clarity and precision, transforming compliance from a cost centre into a strategic advantage.
For more information, visit https://forsyte.co
About First AML
First AML comes from the perspective of both a technology provider, but also as compliance professionals. Prior to releasing, First AML’s all-in-one AML workflow platform, we processed over 2,000,000 AML cases ourselves. Understanding the acute problem that faces firms these days as they try to scale their own AML, is in our DNA.
That's why First AML now powers thousands of compliance experts around the globe to reduce the time and cost burden of complex and international entity KYC. Source stands out as a leading solution for organisations with complex or international onboarding needs. It provides streamlined collaboration and ensures uniformity in all AML practices.
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