Kate Burt is an experienced solicitor with over 25 years in the legal sector and the founder and CEO of HiveRisk, a boutique consultancy specialising in helping law firms and professional service businesses navigate risk and compliance challenges.
Through HiveRisk, Kate and her team advise law firms as well as award-winning regtech and professional services companies on market strategy and regulatory compliance. Her areas of expertise include anti-money laundering (AML), counter-fraud strategies, data protection, professional codes of conduct, professional indemnity insurance (PII) renewals, and complaints handling. HiveRisk work with a broad range of regulated organisations.
Kate is also a founder and co-founder of several influential industry initiatives:
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The Lawyers Retreat – an annual 3 day offsite event for law firm leaders outside of the UK
- The Great Big Legal Offsite – a collaborative 1 day event focused on future-proofing law firms
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What’s the Buzz – a podcast for senior compliance professionals and law firm leaders
Known for her deep insight into complex regulatory matters, Kate and her team regularly advise on challenging and emerging issues, such as cryptocurrency, anonymous parties, and complex source of funds investigations. Her work helps firms and professionals navigate unusual scenarios with clarity and confidence, ensuring compliance while enabling growth.
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