A Civil Litigator’s Guide to Suspicious Activity Reporting

Introduction

A Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) submitted by an individual or firm in compliance with the anti-money laundering regime may act as a lever for contentious proceedings. In other cases, where a SAR is peripheral to a case, complexities can still arise when it comes to disclosure obligations. The Home Office has published guidance on the procedure to be followed if a SAR may need to be disclosed in the course of civil litigation and it is essential that practitioners are up to speed with the practicalities.

Relatedly, a firm may also receive a request for data under the Data Protection Act 2018 and may be wondering how best to respond in situations where a SAR has been submitted.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• The fundamentals of Suspicious Activity Reports
• The prohibitions against tipping off and onward disclosure of Suspicious Activity Reports and risks of unauthorised disclosure
• Typical cases where the disclosure of a Suspicious Activity Report will need to be considered
• Procedure to be followed if disclosure may be required in civil proceedings
• What to do if your firm is the subject of a request under the Data Protection Act

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 6th June 2025

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