Overview
You are being asked to complete this information because law firms are required by law to verify the identity of their clients and understand who they are acting for.
Why this is required
Law firms must collect certain information to meet their legal and regulatory obligations, including:
Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which require firms to verify identity and assess risk
Regulatory requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Preventing financial crime, such as money laundering or fraud
Confirming who is involved in a legal matter, including third parties
These requirements apply whether you are the main client or are involved as part of a matter for a friend, family member, or organisation.
How this benefits you
Providing this information helps to:
Reduce delays in legal matters
Avoid repeat requests for the same information
Ensure the law firm can continue acting without regulatory issues
Protect all parties involved by reducing the risk of fraud
What would happen without this information
If the required information is not provided:
The law firm may be unable to proceed with the legal matter
Additional checks or delays may be introduced
The firm could be prevented from acting due to regulatory restrictions
This information is not optional and is required for the law firm to meet its legal obligations.
When this applies
You may be asked to complete this information:
When you instruct a law firm directly
When you are connected to a legal matter for someone else
When regulations require updated or additional checks
If you are unsure why you have received a request, you should contact the law firm that sent it for clarification.
Important information
Important:
All information submitted through the Legl platform is encrypted and protected in line with GDPR.
Legl acts as a technology provider supporting law firms, it does not decide what information is required.
The law firm is responsible for requesting information and meeting regulatory requirements.