When do you need
a lawyer for AML/CFT consultancy?
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) compliance is not merely a matter of documentation. It is an area where direct liability rests with the company's management — and where, in the event of any issue on the part of customers or suppliers, regulators or law enforcement authorities will scrutinize specific management decisions as well as the long-term implementation and effectiveness of these internal processes.
When do you require a legal counsel for AML/CFT advisory services?
Prevention of money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) is not just about documentation. It is an area where the responsibility lies directly with the company's management — and where the regulator or law enforcement authorities, in the event of any issue on the part of customers or suppliers, assess the specific decisions of the management and the long-term setup and efficiency of these processes.
When do you require a legal counsel for AML/CFT advisory services?
Prevention of money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) is not just about documentation. It is an area where the responsibility lies directly with the company's management — and where the regulator or law enforcement authorities, in the event of any issue on the part of customers or suppliers, assess the specific decisions of the management and the long-term setup and efficiency of these processes.
When do you require a legal counsel for AML/CFT advisory services?
Prevention of money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) is not just about documentation. It is an area where the responsibility lies directly with the company's management — and where the regulator or law enforcement authorities, in the event of any issue on the part of customers or suppliers, assess the specific decisions of the management and the long-term setup and efficiency of these processes.
Typical situations we handle
New Regulation
Audit by the FAU or CNB
Audit by the FAU or CNB
The regulator is reviewing your AML processes
Licensing proceedings
Licensing proceedings
Are you applying for a Czech National Bank (CNB) license and need to set up an AML compliance system?
M&A transactions
M&A transactions
Are you buying or selling an obliged entity and require AML due diligence?
New Regulation
New Regulation
Do you need to implement or update processes in compliance with the amendment to the AML Act?
Suspicious transaction
Suspicious transaction
Unsure whether and how to report to the Financial Analytical Office (FAÚ)
High-risk clients
High-risk clients
Do you work with clients from high-risk jurisdictions or non-transparent structures?
Cash transactions
Cash transactions
Are you seeking to properly address cash transactions?
Who our services
are for
Financial Institutions
Banks, payment institutions, exchange offices, and securities traders
Financial Institutions
Banks, payment institutions, exchange offices, and securities traders
Gaming and Lottery Companies
Casinos, online gambling, bookmakers
Gaming and Lottery Companies
Casinos, online gambling, bookmakers
Real Estate
Real estate agencies and developers in transactions exceeding the statutory limit
Real Estate
Real estate agencies and developers in transactions exceeding the statutory limit
Professional Services
Accountants, Tax Advisors, Auditors
Professional Services
Accountants, Tax Advisors, Auditors
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
Payment service providers, virtual currency exchange offices
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
Payment service providers, virtual currency exchange offices
Applicants for a Czech National Bank (CNB) license
New Entities Entering the Regulated Market
Applicants for a Czech National Bank (CNB) license
New Entities Entering the Regulated Market
What we will do for you
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will map your situation, business type, and regulatory requirements.
2
Gap Analysis
We will compare the current state with the requirements and identify any gaps.
3
Proposed Solution
We will prepare specific documentation and processes.
4
Implementation
We will assist with implementation into practice, including training.
5
Ongoing Support
We are available for consultations on complex cases.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will map your situation, business type, and regulatory requirements.
3
Proposed Solution
We will prepare specific documentation and processes.
5
Ongoing Support
We are available for consultations on complex cases.
2
Gap Analysis
We will compare the current state with the requirements and identify any gaps.
4
Implementation
We will assist with implementation into practice, including training.
Examples of Our Work
Licensing proceedings of a payment institution before the Czech National Bank
Our team members secured the notification of the contact person pursuant to the AML Act, prepared internal guidelines, set up procedural workflows, and integrated AML checks into the company's business model.
The license has been granted.
Establishing the AML Framework for a Fintech Company
Our team ensured the notification of the contact person pursuant to the AML Act, the preparation of internal guidelines, the setup of procedural flows, and the integration of AML controls into the business model.
The result was a commercially viable solution facilitating business scalability without an excessive administrative burden.
Investment Group - AML Due Diligence in Acquisition
Identified regulatory, sanction, and reputational risks, including an analysis of ultimate beneficial owners and historical compliance. The identified risks were contractually mitigated through appropriate guarantees and security mechanisms.
The transaction has been successfully completed under full control of regulatory risks.
Accounting firm
Structuring an internal AML policy and procedural framework compliant with obligations under the AML Act. Our team defined responsibilities, established identification and customer due diligence procedures, a record-keeping system, and a regular employee training program. The implementation enabled the company to fulfill its statutory obligations efficiently and without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Licensing proceedings of a payment institution before the Czech National Bank
Our team members secured the notification of the contact person pursuant to the AML Act, prepared internal guidelines, set up procedural workflows, and integrated AML checks into the company's business model.
The license has been granted.
Establishing the AML Framework for a Fintech Company
Our team ensured the notification of the contact person pursuant to the AML Act, the preparation of internal guidelines, the setup of procedural flows, and the integration of AML controls into the business model.
The result was a commercially viable solution facilitating business scalability without an excessive administrative burden.
Investment Group - AML Due Diligence in the Acquisition
Regulatory, sanction, and reputational risks were identified, including an analysis of beneficial owners and historical compliance. The identified risks were contractually mitigated through appropriate guarantees and hedging mechanisms.
The transaction has been successfully completed under full control of regulatory risks.
Accounting firm
Structuring an internal AML policy and procedural framework compliant with obligations under the AML Act. Our team defined responsibilities, established identification and customer due diligence procedures, a record-keeping system, and a regular employee training program. The implementation enabled the company to fulfill its statutory obligations efficiently and without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial law and regulation. He is a member of the Department of Financial Law at the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on the Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. He has extensive experience with licensing proceedings and working with financial institutions. This combination of regulatory, academic, and practical perspectives enables our clients to set up AML systems that actually work and withstand regulatory inspection.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial law and regulation. He is a member of the Department of Financial Law at the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on the Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. He has extensive experience with licensing proceedings and working with financial institutions. This combination of regulatory, academic, and practical perspectives enables our clients to set up AML systems that actually work and withstand regulatory inspection.
Jana Rihova, Attorney at Law
Attorney-at-Law
He specializes primarily in financial law with a focus on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. He also focuses on licensing procedures before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of national and European legislation into corporate structures. Furthermore, he provides clients with advisory services in the areas of compliance, due diligence, and transaction advisory.
Jana Rihova, Attorney at Law
Attorney-at-Law
He specializes primarily in financial law with a focus on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. He also focuses on licensing procedures before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of national and European legislation into corporate structures. Furthermore, he provides clients with advisory services in the areas of compliance, due diligence, and transaction advisory.
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Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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