Sue is a specialist regulatory lawyer with over 35 years of experience advising law firms and property professionals on regulatory issues. She has particular expertise in relation to anti-money laundering and other financial crime, as well as risk management, and claims prevention.
Expertise
- Law firms
- Professional regulation
- Anti-money laundering
- Claims prevention
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional discipline
- Risk management
Experience
- Undertaken independent audits in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 for numerous large international law firms.
- Represented a corporate boutique law firm in relation to an SRA regulatory enquiry.
- Provided expert evidence in relation to money laundering investigations, including for a global law firm.
- Long-term adviser to a listed property-related company on its compliance with anti-money laundering obligations and other regulatory issues.
- Advised a Trust and Company Service provider in respect of a regulatory investigation into Anti-Money Laundering compliance.
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
ENDORSEMENTS
Recognised in Chambers UK (2024-2025) for Professional Discipline
“She’s responsive and demonstrates a good level of regulatory understanding and how we can best implement this.”-Chambers UK 2025
“Sue brings a wealth of legal knowledge and sector experience together with a common sense approach when applying that to our matters.”-Chambers UK 2025
“Sue is a great lawyer with fantastic client service and in-depth knowledge.”-Chambers UK 2025
Acknowledged by Chambers 2025 for advising law firms on interactions with the SRA concerning anti-money laundering matters and disciplinary investigations.
Recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 2024 for Professional Discipline and Professional Negligence“Real expert in her area, balancing deep subject matter expertise with a broad understanding of market practice and an appreciation of the practical implications of her advice – go-to adviser in this area.”
The Legal 500 2024
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Partnership Practitioners (and committee member 2018 to date)
AMLP Forum (The Association of Financial Crime Prevention Professionals)
PUBLICATIONS
Member of the Editorial Board of Legal Compliance Bulletin
Co-author of the chapter ‘Money Laundering’ in Risk Management In Law Firms (International Bar Association, 2014)
Co-author of The Compliance Calendar Toolkit for Law Firms
Career
Sue qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales in 1984 and is additionally admitted as a solicitor in the Republic of Ireland. Prior to joining Keystone Law, she worked at the following firms:
- Legal Risk LLP
- Weightmans
- Addleshaw Goddard