---
title: "Wired-In: Client & Matter Risk Assessments"
description: Arsalan Abbasi will help firms strengthen their risk assessments and meet SRA expectations with our expert speakers Eloise Butterworth and Gavin Ball.
image: https://resources.northrow.com/hubfs/LI-CMRA.png
---

Onboard. Monitor. Remediate

[Resources](https://www.northrow.com/resources)

[Events and webinars](https://www.northrow.com/events-and-webinars)

[Contact us](https://www.northrow.com/contact-us)

[Login](https://workstation.northrow.com/login)

Toggle navigation

[![NorthRow Website v2](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PR%20files/Logo_NorthRow-1.png?width=189&height=35&name=Logo_NorthRow-1.png) ![NorthRow Website v2](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PR%20files/Logo_NorthRow-1.png?width=189&height=35&name=Logo_NorthRow-1.png)](https://www.northrow.com)

- [What we do](https://resources.northrow.com/wired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments#0) 
    - [Digital identity verification](https://www.northrow.com/digital-identity-verification)
    - [Individual onboarding (KYC)](https://www.northrow.com/client-onboarding-kyc)
    - [Business onboarding (KYB)](https://www.northrow.com/business-onboarding-kyb)
    - [Ongoing customer monitoring](https://www.northrow.com/ongoing-customer-monitoring)
    - [Customer remediation](https://www.northrow.com/customer-remediation)
    - [Right to Work](https://www.northrow.com/right-to-work)
    - [Supplier due diligence](https://www.northrow.com/supplier-due-diligence)
    - [AML compliance](https://www.northrow.com/aml-compliance)
- [How we do it](https://resources.northrow.com/wired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments#0) 
    - [WorkStation](https://www.northrow.com/workstation)
    - [API ntegration](https://www.northrow.com/api-integration)
    - [RemoteVerify](https://www.northrow.com/remoteverify)
    - [Data security](https://www.northrow.com/data-security)
    - [Data providers](https://www.northrow.com/data-providers)
- Who we work with 
    - Financial services 
          - [Banking](https://www.northrow.com/banking)
          - [Payment services](https://www.northrow.com/payment-services)
          - [Investment banking](https://www.northrow.com/investment-banking)
          - [SME lenders](https://www.northrow.com/sme-lenders)
          - [Wealth management](https://www.northrow.com/wealth-management)
          - [Cryptocurrency](https://www.northrow.com/cryptocurrency)
          - [Insurance](https://www.northrow.com/insurance)
    - Property 
          - [Estate agents](https://www.northrow.com/estate-agents)
          - [Property management](https://www.northrow.com/property-management)
    - Professional services 
          - [Legal firms](https://www.northrow.com/legal-firms)
          - [Accountancy](https://www.northrow.com/accountancy-firms)
          - [Telecommunications](https://www.northrow.com/telecommunications)
    - People services 
          - [Recruitment](https://www.northrow.com/recruitment)
          - [Hospitality](https://www.northrow.com/hospitality)
    - Other 
          - [Art market participants](https://www.northrow.com/art-market-participants)
          - [High Value Dealers](https://www.northrow.com/high-value-dealers)
- Why NorthRow 
    - [What makes us unique](https://www.northrow.com/what-makes-us-unique)
    - [About us](https://www.northrow.com/about-us)
    - [Our history](https://www.northrow.com/our-history)
    - [Case studies](https://www.northrow.com/case-studies)
    - [Awards and accreditations](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations)
    - [Platform plans](https://www.northrow.com/plans)
- [GET STARTED](https://www.northrow.com/book-a-demo)

[< Back to homepage](https://www.northrow.com)

## Client & Matter Risk Assessments: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

Moderator: Arsalan Abbasi | Guest Speakers: Eloise Butterworth - Gavin Ball | Date: 26/02/2025 | 10:30 AM GMT

![CMRA-Form-Updated](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CMRA-Form-Updated.png?width=720&height=613&name=CMRA-Form-Updated.png "CMRA-Form-Updated")

## Sign Up to the Webinar

[Privacy Policy](https://www.northrow.com/privacy-policy)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) enforcement actions in 2024 sent a clear message - weak risk assessments cost firms dearly. At least 97 firms faced fines, with penalties reaching into the millions.

Over 50% of the cases concerned AML controls and risk assessments; this lack of transparency and flawed controls continue to land law firms in regulatory hot water, making compliance missteps riskier than ever.

 

Yet, these issues persist. In 2025, firms continue to make the same costly mistakes, with the SRA already issuing its maximum £25,000 fine in January to a Birmingham-based law firm.

In this second legal expert-led roundtable, Eloise Butterworth, Gavin Ball, and Arsalan Abbasi return to help firms strengthen their risk assessments and meet SRA expectations.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

 

- What should – and shouldn't be included in a risk assessment
- Real examples of SRA fines and the fining protocol
- The essential role of risk assessments beyond AML compliance
- The biggest mistakes firms make – and how to avoid them
- KYB Challenges - uncovering UBOs, complex ownership and hidden risks

After the session, receive a **free best practice guide** with key insights and practical tips to strengthen your risk assessments.

 

[About Eloise Butterworth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloisedown/)

 

As Compliance Manager and Deputy MLRO, Eloise provides day-to-day support to fee earners on a wide range of regulatory and compliance topics, particularly on anti-money laundering and risk mitigation.  

[About Gavin Ball](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavindball/)

 

As the Technical Director/Co-Owner for [HiveRisk](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiverisk-co-uk/), I oversee, manage and deliver our client contracts, audits and reviews, providing technical compliance support and working closely with our clients to ensure a first-class service delivered in a timely and professional manner.

Providing Financial Crime and Compliance Consultancy and Advisory services to Law Firms, Estate Agents, & Professional Services Firms, focusing on Regulatory Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention and Business Authorisation.

My role also provides strategic input to HiveRisk, delivering business development, leadership, team supervision and training.

 

[About Arsalan Abbasi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbasilaw/)

 

Arsalan is an expert in the Legal and RegTech market, aiding professional firms with tech adoption, supporting Founders with Go-To-Market strategy and facilitating key introductions for investors in the space.

With [Aventine Lab](https://aventinelab.com/), we leverage our network, expertise and insights to accelerate growth and increase sources of revenue in the LegalTech & RegTech markets. 

We craft and execute high-impact market entry strategies for Founders. For Investors, we make key introductions and provide a wealth of insight into LegalTech & RegTech markets. For professional and financial services, we consult on tech adoption and workflow management.

#### Host

![Arsalan Pic copy](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Arsalan%20Pic%20copy.png?width=100&height=103&name=Arsalan%20Pic%20copy.png "Arsalan Pic copy")

**Arsalan Abbasi**  
Aventine Lab, Reg and LegalTech Consultant

[www.northrow.com](https://www.northrow.com)

Date: Wednesday, 26th February 2025

Time: 10:30 AM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

Share on social media

[![Share on facebook](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/facebook-color.png?width=36&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/linkedin-color.png?width=36&name=linkedin-color.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/twitter-color.png?width=36&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on pinterest](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/pinterest-color.png?width=36&name=pinterest-color.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on email](https://resources.northrow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20Images/email-color.png?width=36&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.northrow.com%2Fwired-in-client-and-matter-risk-assessments%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail)

### About us

NorthRow is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that is revolutionising how regulated organisations manage risk by digitally transforming their **client onboarding**, **monitoring** and **AML compliance** processes.

[marketing@northrow.com](mailto:marketing@northrow.com)

[01235 375 000](tel:01235375000)

[Location](https://www.northrow.com/contact-us)

<https://www.linkedin.com/company/northrow><https://www.facebook.com/NorthRowChecks><https://twitter.com/northrow_>

### Accreditations

[![](https://www.northrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cyber-essentials-10-10.png)](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations)

[![](https://www.northrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/iso27001-08.png)](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations)

[![](https://www.northrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ica-09.png)](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations)

[![](https://www.northrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/silicon-valley-11.png)](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations)

### What we do

[Digital identity verification](https://www.northrow.com/digital-identity-verification) [Individual onboarding (KYC)](https://www.northrow.com/client-onboarding-kyc) [Business onboarding (KYB)](https://www.northrow.com/business-onboarding-kyb) [Monitoring](https://www.northrow.com/ongoing-customer-monitoring) [Right to Work](https://www.northrow.com/right-to-work)

### How we do it

[WorkStation](https://www.northrow.com/workstation) [API integration](https://www.northrow.com/api-integration) [RemoteVerify](https://www.northrow.com/remoteverify) [Biometric authentication](https://www.northrow.com/biometric-authentication) [Data security](https://www.northrow.com/data-security) [Data providers](https://www.northrow.com/data-providers)

### Why NorthRow

[What makes us unique](https://www.northrow.com/what-makes-us-unique) [About us](https://www.northrow.com/about-us) [Our history](https://www.northrow.com/our-history) [Case studies](https://www.northrow.com/case-studies) [Awards and accreditations](https://www.northrow.com/awards-and-accreditations) [Platform plans](https://www.northrow.com/plans)

### Who we work with

[Financial services](https://www.northrow.com/banking) [Property](https://www.northrow.com/estate-agents) [Professional services](https://www.northrow.com/legal-firms) [People services](https://www.northrow.com/recruitment) [Other](https://www.northrow.com/art-market-participants)

### Quick links

[Resources](https://www.northrow.com/resources) [Careers](https://www.northrow.com/careers) [Partners](https://www.northrow.com/partners) [Contact us](https://www.northrow.com/contact-us) [Watch videos](https://www.northrow.com/watch-video) [Ruturn on investment calculator](https://www.northrow.com/roi-calculator) [Book a free demo](https://resources.northrow.com/get-started?hsLang=en) [Modern slavery statement](https://resources.northrow.com/modern-slavery-statement?hsLang=en) [Privacy policy](https://www.northrow.com/privacy-policy) [Terms and conditions](https://resources.northrow.com/hubfs/NorthRow%20Standard%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf?hsLang=en)

### Sign up to our newsletter

© Copyright 2023 NorthRow All Rights Reserved