
Lana Velkov, Audit Manager and Compliance Auditor
Languages: English 🇬🇧 and Serbian 🇷🇸
With advanced understanding of Macedonian 🇲🇰 and Russian 🇷🇺

Lana graduated with a BSc Business Economics at the University of Exeter followed by MSc Emerging Economies & International Development at King’s College London. She became a Compliance Consultant in the legal sector after gaining exposure to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) and adverse media due diligence at a Swiss development finance consultancy.
This work involved researching several Asian banks as part of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) covering more than 100 banks in 18 emerging markets.
Lana is trained in legal writing, having created our AML/CFT & Sanctions manual. Her knowledge of the legal sector is extensive as a compliance auditor and consultant. Her client work includes the revision of AML manuals, Practice-Wide Risk Assessments (PWRAs), conducting audits as well as compliance gap analysis.
Sarah Jones, Communications Manager
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Having graduated with a BA in Anthropology at Rhodes University and a Bachelor of Laws LLB at the University of Cape Town, Sarah is a communications professional with a strong foundation in law as well as media relations, public affairs, and strategic messaging. With a career spanning across corporate communications, insurance, hospitality, and digital media, she brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative storytelling to her role.
Currently serving as Communications Manager for Assessment Legal, Sarah specialises in crafting impactful narratives that align with regulatory and legal frameworks. Her previous experience as a Loss Adjuster at Southern Cross Adjusting sharpened her skills in liability and insurance claims, while her tenure as Lodge Manager at Foxes Safari Camps in Tanzania honed her leadership and operational management abilities in high-pressure environments.
Earlier in her career, Sarah worked as a Paid Media Specialist at Bastion & Flowe, where she developed a keen understanding of digital marketing and audience engagement strategies. Sarah thrives in remote and cross-functional teams, and she is passionate about building communication strategies that drive trust, clarity, and results.
Tim Prior, Lead Auditor
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Tim was admitted as a solicitor in 1986 and as a Certified Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management in 2010 (although he retired from the Institute in 2023).
After working at several law firms in the West Country, he spent 21 years working in house in the professional indemnity insurance sector for London Insurance Brokers (LIB), the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) and Travelers.
During this time, he handled professional negligence claims against firms across much of England & Wales, before becoming more involved in risk management. During his ten years at Travelers, he advised underwriters on risk issues and provided risk management support to professional firms (mostly solicitors, but also chartered surveyors, architects, and accountants). He was also a regular speaker at risk seminars and workshops.
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He set up PNCR Legal in 2010 to provide expert risk and compliance consultancy and audit advice to SRA and CLC regulated law firms. He was an outsourced regulatory inspector for the CLC from 2017 until Spring 2024. These days his main focus is on auditing the files run by law firms to ensure that the service delivered for clients complies with regulatory requirements and is of a high standard.
He writes the sections on property fraud and cybercrime in Frances Silverman’s Conveyancing Handbook. Tim is the author of the Lexcel risk management toolkit (3rd edition).
Wendy Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer
Languages: English 🇬🇧 and Afrikaans 🇿🇦

Wendy is well versed in leadership, strategic planning and change management as head mistress of a Cape Town school with over 60 staff and 700 pupils. She.has been a UK Chair of a Board of Governors and, throughout her professional career has demonstrated an ability to adapt, manage and succeed in challenging environments.
As Chief Executive of Assessment Legal, Wendy leads the team in the realisation of our AI products and Compliance offerings. Through her innovation and vision, we continuously improve our products and services.
Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of Audit Compliance Ltd
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Paul Wilkinson is Managing Director of Audit Compliance Ltd who provide compliance consultancy services and technical support.
An experienced compliance expert and has created a technical development team to provide advanced compliance solutions.
A graduate in Applied Physics, an Accredited ADRg Civil and Commercial mediator and AI specialist, Paul has created cloud solutions for AML risk management, EDD, PCPs and Regulatory Compliance.
Gary Jarvis, Chartered Auditor at Approachable Certification
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Gary is a Chartered Quality Professional and Member of both the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
IRCA Certified Lead Auditor. Gary’s details can be found on the International Register of Certified Auditors (Certification ID – 6052255).
Registered Coach and Mentor as part of The Chartered Quality Institutes global coaching and mentoring programme.
Henry Kibirige, Cyber Security Expert at Caladium Cyber
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the cyber security space and is the Founder at Caladium Cyber Consultancy Services Ltd.
Before starting his own business, Henry was a Senior Consultant at a leading Cyber Security firm, where he led the Audit and Compliance team and advised a range of clients, across multiple industries, on security best practice, adherence to industry standards and frameworks, and business continuity.
Prior to consulting, Henry was a Lead Auditor, working for two separate UKAS accredited certification bodies. This is where he obtained his experience and qualifications against well-known industry standards including:
- ISO 27001 (Information Security)
- ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence)
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity)
Henry is also an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager and has achieved qualification to CompTIA Network Plus.
Although he has knowledge and experience across many areas, Henry has a particular interest in the legal sector, having obtained a degree in Law.
Before embarking on a career-path centred around cyber security, Henry was part of the Civil Legal Advice team at the Legal Aid Agency, where he regularly worked with Legal Aid Providers to ensure that the best possible service was provided to the public.
He then became a qualified assessor to the Law Society’s Lexcel Standard and delivered audits around the country to firms of all sizes and service areas.
Michelle Clement, AML Subject Matter Expert
Languages: English 🇬🇧

Michelle has over 15 years of financial crime and AML experience gained within the legal and banking sectors. Prior to becoming an AML consultant in September 2025, she spent more than five years in the AML Proactive Supervision team at the SRA culminating as an AML Regulatory Manager before leaving in August 2025.
In her role at the SRA, she conducted hundreds of AML onsite inspections and AML desk based reviews, led on thematic reviews, and authored key guidance that is used by thousands of law firms across England and Wales.
Before joining the SRA, Michelle spent a decade in frontline financial crime roles within the banking industry, gaining deep, practical insight into how criminals exploit financial systems and how firms can effectively detect and prevent abuse. Her unique cross-sector experience allows her to have a pragmatic approach, regulatory insight, and an ability to translate complex requirements into practical, risk-based solutions.