Robinson Legal: AML/CFT Compliance & Financial Crime Law Firm

Robinson Legal is a specialist law firm focused on anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance, financial crime, and regulatory matters. The firm provides expert advice and advocacy across all AML/CFT affected sectors, guiding clients through risk assessments, compliance programmes, internal reviews, independent audits, and staff training. Principal Marty Robinson co-authored "The Anti-Money Laundering Regime: A Practical Guide" and brings two decades of experience in financial crime, having worked at the UK Serious Fraud Office, New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, and as a Crown Prosecutor.

The firm's litigation practice encompasses criminal defence, regulatory prosecutions, civil proceedings, and proceeds of crime matters. Their team regularly appears in High Court and District Court trials, handling cases from murder and manslaughter to regulatory breaches in areas such as tax, health and safety, financial reporting, fisheries, and other regulatory prosecutions. They also provide corporate compliance advice on governance, risk and compliance matters, Privacy Act requirements, and various regulatory obligations.

Robinson Legal serves a diverse client base including financial institutions, managed investment schemes, KiwiSaver trustees, financial advisers, law firms, accounting practices, real estate agencies, and other businesses required to comply with AML legislation. The firm prides itself on providing practical, cost-effective solutions that minimise disruption while maximising demonstrable compliance, often advocating directly with regulators on behalf of their clients.