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Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

With increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors and counterparties, effective AML compliance is essential. We provide comprehensive AML solutions tailored to today’s complex regulatory landscape.

Our team brings a deep, practical understanding of the laws, guidance and expectations that govern financial and professional services, ensuring our clients are both protected and prepared.

At Vale, we combine legal expertise with operational fluency to deliver AML solutions that are regulator-ready and business-focused. Our AML officers and advisors are respected across the financial services industry for their clarity, competence and responsiveness. With decades of experience serving as AMLCOs and MLROs, and a proven track record of managing regulatory relationships and inspections, our team offers the peace of mind that comes from trusted leadership and deep local knowledge. We build robust, risk-based compliance programs that work for your structure, your people and your future.

We support a wide range of regulated and unregulated entities in implementing, managing and refining their AML frameworks. Our services include:

  • Appointment of AML Officers, including AMLCO, MLRO and DMLRO roles

  • Design and implementation of tailored AML programs, including written policies and procedures

  • Independent AML Audits conducted to regulatory and industry standards

  • Entity and Client Risk Assessments aligned with legal and commercial realities

  • Ongoing monitoring, transaction review, and escalation frameworks

  • Training and education programs for boards, staff and key stakeholders

  • Regulatory remediation support following inspections or findings

  • Gap analyses to identify and close weaknesses in AML systems

Our AML team understands the operational impact of compliance and works collaboratively with clients to ensure policies are not only effective, but also practical and aligned with their business models.

We serve a broad client base, including investment funds, fund administrators, banks, fiduciary service providers, real estate businesses and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

Our specialists are often called on to design AML frameworks from the ground up, assist during licensing applications and remediate programs in response to regulator feedback.

Whether supporting a startup seeking regulatory approval or stepping in to assist a mature business facing inspection readiness, we deliver clear guidance, structured implementation and experienced officer oversight.

Shelley Do Vale
Shelley Do Vale

Shelley Do Vale

Shelley is the Managing Partner and Founder of Vale Law and Vale Compliance Solutions, bringing nearly 24 years of legal and regulatory experience to her leadership role.
Wilson Do Vale
Wilson Do Vale

Wilson Do Vale

Chief Operating Officer at Vale, Wilson oversees the operational, financial, and regulatory infrastructure for our legal & compliance solutions.
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