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Why top law firms choose Legl for KYC and client due diligence

Shanté Simpson avatar
Written by Shanté Simpson
Updated this week

Legl enables faster, smarter, and more compliant client onboarding. In a time where firms must balance tightening regulations with client expectations for speed and simplicity, Legl delivers a solution that works for compliance teams and clients alike.

🚀 Best-in-Class Client Experience

Why it matters: Poor onboarding experiences lead to client drop-off and fee-earner frustration. Legl helps firms retain business by making the process simple and fast for clients.

  • Fully browser-based – no need to download an app

  • Branded with your firm’s identity, creating trust from the outset

  • Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet

  • Most clients complete CDD in under 10 minutes, reducing onboarding delays


🔐 Deep Identity Validation & Risk Analysis

Why it matters: Manual checks are time-consuming and leave room for human error. Legl delivers high-trust onboarding with automated, accurate risk assessment to protect your firm.

  • Biometric ID verification reduces impersonation risk and meets stringent compliance standards

  • 360° risk view: regulatory, financial, and reputational screening in one place

  • Supports confident onboarding of high-risk clients with minimal friction


♾ Ongoing Monitoring (at no extra cost)

Why it matters: Risk doesn’t stop after onboarding. Firms must show they are monitoring clients over time - without adding admin burden or cost.

  • Automatically monitors individuals and business entities for changes in risk status

  • Instant alerts for new watchlist matches or profile updates

  • Keeps your compliance ongoing and audit-ready, without rechecking manually


🤖 AI-Powered CDD Summaries

Why it matters: Review teams are stretched thin, and complex results slow down onboarding. Our AI distills the most important insights to enable faster, more focused reviews.

  • AI-generated summaries highlight potential red flags and essential client data

  • Removes irrelevant content, allowing reviewers to focus only on what matters

  • Reduces onboarding time so billable work can begin sooner


💳 Simple & Transparent Pricing

Why it matters: Unpredictable CDD costs make it hard to budget or scale. With Legl, you only pay for what you use - no minimums, no commitments.

  • Pay-as-you-go pricing

  • No hidden fees or surprise charges

  • Scales with your usage, supporting both low- and high-volume periods


📊 Smart CDD Reporting

Why it matters: Repeating checks that don’t need to be redone costs time and money. Legl’s reporting ensures visibility across client records.

  • Track ID document expiry and last CDD date

  • Identify which clients require rechecks and which don’t

  • Avoid unnecessary duplication and remain compliant


🆕 Latest Product Enhancements

Why it matters: Regulatory expectations are evolving. Legl continues to invest so your firm stays ahead, not just compliant.

  • Improved watchlist data and clearer labels for easier review

  • Unified view of risk across individuals and businesses

  • Ability to map your internal risk assessments directly into the platform


🧰 Flexible CDD Options for Every Client Type

Why it matters: Not every client fits a standard onboarding flow. Legl gives you options that support edge cases and out-of-scope matters without compromising compliance.

  • Use watchlist or financial screening only where full ID isn’t needed

  • Offer ID document checks with or without biometrics

  • Support clients without government-issued ID through screening-only options


🔎 Ready to maximise your use of Legl?

Let us show you how to tailor the platform to your firm’s needs.

📅 Reach out to to [email protected] and the team will be happy to book in a session.

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