Compliance Champions Panel
What does it actually take to build a robust defense in 2026? We sat down with three industry leaders to discuss the "unsolvable" problems in AML and how to turn compliance into a business driver. Watch the full session to hear our experts tackle the biggest headaches of the year, share their difficult calls, and how best to deal with them.
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About this webinar
How to handle the moments where your gut instinct contradicts the paperwork.
Shifting the compliance role from a "blocker" to a strategic business driver.
Solving the biggest industry headaches and what to do about them
The panel
Harriet Holmes
Senior AML enablement & Product assurance manager, Thirdfort
Drawing on a decade of compliance consultancy and experience in both local and global law firms, Harriet spearheads Thirdfort’s in-house AML and anti-fraud efforts. She plays a critical role in ensuring the platform’s digital solution is secure, compliant, and trusted by over 1,500 regulated businesses. Her focus is on bridging the gap between complex regulation and product assurance, empowering firms to operate with total confidence.
Eloise Butterworth
Head of Risk & Compliance, HiveRisk
With an 18-year career in the legal sector, Eloise moved from in-house roles at regional law firms into consultancy in 2025. As Head of Risk & Compliance at HiveRisk, she brings a practical, human approach to complex regulatory challenges, cutting through the "fluff" to challenge traditional compliance methods. Eloise specialises in helping firms of all sizes streamline processes, optimise resources, and measure the true effectiveness of their AML controls.
Balkar Bains
General Counsel, Ashtons
Balkar serves as General Counsel at Ashtons, overseeing risk management, compliance, and strategic support for the firm’s operations and innovation. With 26 years in private practice—including a decade as Managing Director and roles as COLP and MLRO—he has deep experience in acquisitions, ABS status, and Lexcel accreditation. Prior to Ashtons, Balkar led Partner Services at Teal Compliance, providing expert risk and consultancy services to a broad range of law firms.
Guy Gibbs
Head of Conflicts & Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO, Stewarts
Guy leads the conflict checking, client inception, and financial crime compliance procedures at Stewarts. With over six years in specialist law firm compliance, he bridges the gap between complex SRA rules and the practicalities of client due diligence under Money Laundering Regulations. He is a member of the International Compliance Association (ICA) and holds certificates in Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention.
