Tranche 2 AML for Sole Practitioners (Australia 2026) with Robbie Goldberg at LEGL.

From 1 July 2026, Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms will apply to Australian lawyers under AUSTRAC.Most sole practitioners don’t yet realise how significant this shift will be.In this episode of The SELL Life for Lawyers Podcast, I sit down with Robbie Goldberg, Country Director (Australia) of LEGL, to unpack what Tranche 2 really means for small firms and independent lawyers.We cover:• Why Australia nearly landed on the FATF grey list• What AUSTRAC’s new AML regime requires from lawyers• How onboarding delays impact cashflow• Why reputation risk outweighs financial penalties• How documenting risk decisions protects your firm• And how sole practitioners can compete with large firms using modern legal techRobbie brings a unique perspective, having previously worked at LinkedIn during its rapid growth phase before leading LEGL’s expansion into Australia. LEGL already supports over 500 firms in the UK and is now helping Australian firms prepare for Tranche 2.If you are building — or planning to build — your own firm, this conversation is about more than compliance. It’s about infrastructure, confidence, and protecting your reputation in a digital-first legal market.🎁 Exclusive for League Loot MembersMembers of The Self Employed Lawyers League receive an exclusive 25% discount on LEGL’s risk products, with:• No lock-in contracts• Usage-based pricing• Full access to onboarding, risk, and AML toolsDetails are available inside the League portal.Learn more about how to join: League Loot DemoIndependence is powerful.But independence without infrastructure is fragile.This episode will help you build both.