About Enderley Consulting
The Enderley team supports lawyers and law firms with risk management and compliance advice. We understand the challenges of managing a busy practice, and we provide non-judgmental, practical advice that helps our clients resolve compliance issues.
Our goal is to offer incisive, practical advice that goes beyond the “tick box” approach. We’re here to help our clients grow and succeed, and we’re proud to be a trusted partner in their compliance journey.
At Enderley Consulting, our services and extensive experience enable us to offer an essential benefit to our clients…
Peace of mind.
Meet the Enderley Consulting team
Anne Austin
Managing Director and Senior Compliance Consultant
Anne is passionate about giving law firm owners and managers the right tools to build their business and thrive in the ever-changing legal landscape.
Highly experienced in law firm practice management, Anne founded Enderley Consulting over 15 years ago. Through establishing and managing a high street practice with Ed, then working through a merger, Anne has lived through the highs and lows of running a law firm. She’s acutely aware of all the plates law firm managers have to juggle, and she’s passionate about sharing the benefit of her experience with our clients. There are few issues Anne hasn’t come across (and ultimately resolved) and she’s totally non-judgmental.
As a Law Society accredited Lexcel Consultant and an experienced CQS consultant, Anne helps our clients use compliance creatively to build a robust risk management framework. So far, 100% of our clients have achieved Lexcel (with no referrals) and CQS accreditation at the first attempt under Anne’s expert guidance.
Anne is extremely approachable and enjoys building long-term relationships with our clients.
Areas of special expertise:
- AML Advice and audits
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Lexcel
- COLP & COFA advice and support
- SRA Transparency Rules
Ed Austin • Director
Solicitor, Director and Senior Compliance Consultant
Ed has worked in private practice, in-house, and in local government at a senior level and has over 3 decades’ experience in legal services.
He uses his extensive experience and understanding to advise and support law firms and in-house legal practices, helping them to create and to develop their practices in a compliant and risk-managed way. As a Solicitor and former equity partner, he understands the huge pressures facing law firm owners and managers.
Working collaboratively with clients, Ed identifies gaps and offers practical and effective solutions. He has a 100% success rate in obtaining authorisation for new law firms and ABS’s and has become a tried and trusted adviser as the firms have developed.
A trouble-shooter and a problem-solver, Ed strongly believes in a clear future focus to identify and plan for bumps in the road. He’s not afraid of asking the hard questions and has a proactive approach in helping to find workable strategies.
Areas of special expertise:
- New law firm / ABS Authorisation
- SRA Standards and Regulations
- SRA Accounts Rules
- COLP & COFA advice and support
- AML Audits and training
Valerie Dickson • Compliance Consultant
Valerie brings additional depth to the Enderley team, with her knowledge of both FCA and SRA regulation. She has worked in the compliance arena for over 20 years, including four years in Internal Audit of a global bank.
Valerie has extensive experience of navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the UK, EU and US, is an Associate of the International Compliance Association and has completed certificates in AML and Managing Sanctions.
A qualified Company Secretary and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of UK & Ireland (FCG), Valerie is experienced in governance, corporate administration, compliance risk frameworks, risk appetite and mitigation within complex businesses. She has represented the Compliance Function in steering committees and industry groups established to implement new regulatory initiatives; more recently MiFID II, GDPR, UK and EU Trade Sanctions, FCA Consumer Duty, and ESG.
Valerie is also skilled at organising various insurances and is an experienced mentor.
Areas of special expertise:
- Compliance risk frameworks
- Internal audit and file review
- Anti-Money Laundering Audits
- FCA Compliance
Cara Bartlett • Marketing Consultant
With over 30 years of experience in professional services marketing, Cara specialises in helping law firms and professional services businesses that lack in-house marketing expertise. Her approach is strategic, results-driven, and tailored to firms that need high-quality marketing without the overhead of a full-time team or large agency fees.
Throughout her career, Cara has worked across law, accountancy, tax, audit, and professional services, creating compelling content, shaping brand identities, and driving client engagement. Her expertise includes content marketing, branding, digital strategy, social media management, bid writing, and ESG communications.
As a former legal adviser and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, she understands the legal sector’s nuances, ensuring compliance-friendly marketing that resonates with clients and stakeholders. Her experience includes working with firms to improve their online presence, generate leads, and position themselves as industry leaders.
Areas of special expertise:
- Content creation
- Website build and management
- Social media management
- Seminars and events
- Brand development
Gavin Ball • Financial crime compliance consultant
Gavin Ball is a highly experienced financial crime compliance professional with over 20 years’ expertise in anti-money laundering, counter-fraud, and regulatory compliance.
A Certified Fraud Examiner and Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, Gavin has advised leading law firms, accountancy practices, FTSE 100 companies, and international organisations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the UK.
Gavin’s career highlights include working alongside Lord David Gold, the Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice on the landmark £600m Rolls Royce bribery and corruption investigation. He has also led multi-million-pound fraud and money laundering investigations and developed compliance frameworks that protect firms from regulatory action.
A member of the Fraud Advisory Panel, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the Midlands Fraud Forum, Gavin is a regular presenter at conferences and webinars on financial crime.
Areas of special expertise:
- Anti-Money Laundering compliance and risk assessments
- Fraud investigations
- Regulatory compliance for law firms (including SRA standards)
- Third party due diligence and anti-bribery controls
- Delivery of AML, fraud and compliance training
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Testimonials
The Enderley team supports lawyers and law firms with risk management and compliance advice.
We understand the challenges of managing a busy practice, and we provide non-judgmental, practical advice that helps our clients resolve compliance issues. Our goal is to offer incisive, practical advice that goes beyond the “tick box” approach. We’re here to help our clients grow and succeed, and we’re proud to be a trusted partner in their compliance journey.
Here’s just a small selection of testimonials from our valued clients. You can read more testimonials here.
