Bridget Catherine Miller

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

This Agreed Outcome judgment concerned the Third Respondent, Bridget Catherine Miller, a salaried partner at WGS Solicitors. She admitted allegation 3.1 on the basis that she materially contributed to the Firm's AML failures regarding client B1 by failing to scrutinise the source of funds and failing to properly assess the risk of each transaction. The element alleging failure to apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) was withdrawn as the SRA considered pursuing it disproportionate. The Tribunal assessed the misconduct as moderately serious (Fine Band Level 3) and approved a fine of £3,500 (reduced for limited means) plus £6,500 costs. No finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

• Act in the client's best interests
• Non-discriminatory acceptance and cab-rank
• No conflict between current clients
• AML and crime-prevention compliance
• Good faith and courtesy to colleagues

Mitigating factors:

• Limited means
• Admissions made, avoiding contested hearing