Claritas is a Cayman Islands law firm focused on regulatory law and litigation, and a regulatory compliance consulting firm advising Cayman Islands entities and governments worldwide. 

Claritas was founded in 2022 by Elisabeth Lees, Justine Plenkiewicz and Katie Pearson. 

Compliance services 

Our AML compliance firm assists Cayman Islands financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professionals in enhancing their compliance with the AML/CFT regulatory framework. Our principals, Elisabeth Lees and Justine Plenkiewicz, have in-depth knowledge of and experience with all issues relating to countering financial crime, including AML/CFT/CPF requirements and the implementation of financial sanctions.  

Our services include:  

- Conducting AML/CFT/CPF risk assessments 

- Writing/Reviewing compliance manuals, policies and procedures 

- Preparing for onsite inspections and remediation of inspection findings 

- Assisting with financial sanctions preventive measures 

- Staff training 

- Undertaking AML Officer appointments 

We can also advise on compliance with market conduct and prudential rules, statements of guidance and policies for any CIMA-regulated entity. 

Our services for governments include: 

- Preparation for Mutual Evaluation reports 

- Technical Compliance advice and assistance 

- Effectiveness advice and assistance 

- Conducting mock interviews 

- Remedial advice and assistance following the Mutual Evaluation Report 

- Assistance with National and sectoral risk assessments 

- Training for law enforcement and supervisory bodies. 

Legal services 

Our law firm advises on litigation and regulatory law.  Our litigation expertise encompasses complex, cross-border litigation and insolvency, and financial crime.  As we are not part of a global organization, we are nearly always conflict free.

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