SmartSearch joins Clio platform to simplify AML checks

SmartSearch

SmartSearch has announced a new partnership with Clio, a global leader in legal practice management, client intake, and CRM software.

The collaboration aims to simplify compliance for legal professionals by embedding SmartSearch’s award-winning AML technology directly within Clio’s platform.

The integration allows law firms using Clio to manage AML compliance seamlessly within their existing workflows. This partnership addresses a growing demand for more efficient and automated compliance processes within the legal sector, helping firms reduce risk while maintaining full regulatory adherence.

SmartSearch, headquartered in the UK, offers digital AML solutions trusted by thousands of firms across regulated sectors including legal, financial, and property industries. Its technology automates identity verification and compliance monitoring, helping businesses meet AML obligations without manual intervention.

Clio, based in Canada, provides legal practice management, client intake, and CRM solutions used by over 200,000 legal professionals in more than 130 countries. Approved by over 100 bar associations and law societies, Clio’s platform enables legal professionals to manage all aspects of their practice from a single interface, combining security, customer support, and a wide app ecosystem — now featuring SmartSearch.

Through this collaboration, Clio customers will gain access to automated AML and identity checks directly within the platform, streamlined client onboarding, and real-time compliance monitoring and data verification. The integration reflects both companies’ commitment to innovation and efficiency in legal technology.

SmartSearch partnership director Kerry Cleary said, “Our integration with Clio marks a significant advancement in simplifying compliance for legal professionals. By embedding our digital AML solution into Clio’s platform, we empower law firms to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory compliance without disrupting their daily operations.”

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