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Sandra Lawrence

Sandra Lawrence 

Executive Director at Collas Crill Compliance Limited | Guernsey

  • Sandra’s knowledge, enthusiasm and efficiency is unique. With excellent communication and organisation skills, she takes the utmost care and time to understand our needs. I am beyond confident she will continue to add tremendous value to our business

Sandra joined Collas Crill Compliance Limited in November 2019 to establish the business.

Armed with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, she is a well-established force behind governance, risk, compliance ('GRC'), and anti-financial crime advisory work.  She makes it her personal responsibility to ensure that clients receive bespoke support and attention. Sandra also holds MLRO and MLCO roles for esteemed clients. 

Her true skill lies in reviewing and updating firm's regulatory compliance frameworks against legal and regulatory requirements, hot topics or thematic reviews, and empowering regulated firms to proactively navigate their risk landscape. She works in close collaboration with compliance officers, MLROs and MLCOs and, through tailored client engagements, she helps directors and senior management allocate their resources proportionately.

Sandra regularly writes industry articles and records podcasts on topical matters, in addition to developing and delivering GRC and anti-financial crime training to all levels of staff.

Sandra is a longstanding Fellow and Certified Professional with the International Compliance Association ('ICA'), holds the ICA Diploma in Compliance and the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in GRC.  Her status as a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment further underscores her exceptional qualifications.  Furthermore, Sandra has earned a Master's Degree in Law and GRC, solidifying her expertise.

Boasting over 25 years in the Guernsey financial services industry, Sandra's practical and considerable experience, coupled with her unwavering commitment to professional development has earned her the reputation as a well-respected figure in regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime matters. Prior to joining Collas Crill Compliance, she held various senior positions in GRC and anti-financial crime roles.  

Working with Sandra, you gain access to an extensive blend of experience and proficiency. Let her expert advice and hands-on support navigate you through the intricate maze of GRC and anti-financial crime. Reach out to Sandra today and unlock the full potential of your GRC framework.

"I pride myself on being a proactive and commercial practitioner, with my extensive experience allowing me to see the bigger picture."

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Collas Crill Compliance Ltd
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Collas Crill Compliance Limited (CCCL) provides governance, risk & compliance and AML/CFT services to Guernsey and Jersey regulated financial services businesses, and also to other businesses with compliance obligations such as estate agents, accountants and finance brokers.

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Collas Crill's multi-disciplinary approach to providing Risk & Regulatory services ensures that every aspect of our clients' businesses is covered. By drawing on the skills and experience of a highly experienced team of lawyers with expertise from across the firm, we are able to deal with all legal compliance issues that could affect your business, whether contentious or non-contentious. The assistance we are able to provide ranges from strategic matters to specific operational issues.

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MLRO/MLCO masterclass series

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Reporting suspicion in Guernsey

In the fifth episode of our On the sofa podcast, Of Counsel Nin Ritchie and Executive Director of Collas Crill Compliance Sandra Lawrence discuss the legal obligations of...

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Event 5 Dec 2023

MLRO/MLCO Masterclass #4

This course is now fully booked. You can add your name to the waitlist here. As the Channel Islands prepare for a MONEYVAL evaluation on the efficacy of their AML/CFT/CPF...

Event 14 Nov 2023

MLRO/MLCO Masterclass #3

This course is now fully booked. You can add your name to the waitlist here. As the Channel Islands prepare for a MONEYVAL evaluation on the efficacy of their AML/CFT/CPF...

Event 31 Oct 2023

Risk and Regulatory conference

Collas Crill Partners Wayne Atkinson, Michael Adkins and Nin Ritchie along with Sandra Lawrence from Collas Crill Compliance Ltd, will be joined by sanctions and national...

Event 17 Oct 2023

MLRO/MLCO Masterclass #2

This course is now fully booked. You can add your name to the waitlist here. As the Channel Islands prepare for a MONEYVAL evaluation on the efficacy of their AML/CFT/CPF...

Event 19 Sep 2023
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MLRO/MLCO Masterclass #1

This course is now fully booked. You can add your name to the waitlist here. As the Channel Islands prepare for a MONEYVAL evaluation on the efficacy of their AML/CFT/CPF...

Event 5 Apr 2022
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Reporting suspicion

Executive Director of Collas Crill Compliance, Sandra Lawrence, and Of Counsel Nin Ritchie are speaking at the GTA University Centre's Compliance CPD Series. There are ten...

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