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Lawrence Tsiu

@lawrencetsiu

Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant at ATO Tikane Attorneys Inc, overseeing legal risk and compliance across commercial portfolios.

South Africa

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At ATO Tikane Attorneys Inc, I oversee legal compliance, risk assessment, and governance across commercial, parastatal, and institutional client portfolios. I also investigate compliance breaches and develop risk mitigation strategies and executive advisory reports.

Previously, as Legal Consultant (Second in Command) — Risk & Compliance Lead at Leboho Attorneys Inc, I managed client onboarding and CDD/EDD, including KYC, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening. I conducted forensic compliance inquiries and supervised junior staff and reviews of compliance work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant (Legal)

Current

ATO Tikane Attorneys Inc

Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)

Lead end-to-end legal compliance, risk assessment, and governance oversight across high-value client portfolios. Supervise junior analysts and conduct complex investigations into compliance breaches.

Legal Compliance Risk Assessment AML KYC CDD EDD PEP Screening Sanctions Screening Adverse Media Conflicts Case Management Mentorship Remote Collaboration

Legal Consultant (Second in Command) — Risk & Compliance Lead

Leboho Attorneys Inc

Nov 2020 - Mar 2026 (5 years 4 months)

Managed end-to-end client onboarding and due diligence, executed KYC, PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening, and assigned risk ratings. Oversaw periodic file reviews and supervised junior staff.

AML KYC CDD EDD PEP Screening Sanctions Screening Adverse Media Risk Assessment Conflicts Case Management Team Leadership Policy Development Training

Candidate Legal Practitioner — Investigative & Compliance Focus

Maphefo Chokoe Inc

May 2020 - Nov 2020 (6 months)

Executed compliance and fund-mismanagement investigations regarding municipal student learnership funds. Drafted investigative findings and risk reports for senior partners.

Investigation Compliance Risk Reporting Evidence gathering Regulatory Compliance

Legal & Risk Advisor

MM Inc Legal

May 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Performed initial client intake, conflict checks, and preliminary risk assessments for corporate and individual matters. Supported internal audits and drafted policy guidelines.

Conflicts Risk Assessment Compliance File Reviews policy drafting Legal Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Free State

LLD (Doctor of Laws) Candidate, Mercantile Law

Ongoing doctoral research in Mercantile Law focusing on corporate corruption, regulatory failure, and digital technology enforcement mechanisms.

University of South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management, Risk Management

Ongoing postgraduate study in Risk Management with advanced coursework in enterprise risk management, compliance systems, and regulatory controls.

North-West University

Certificate in Commercial Forensic Investigations & Accountancy, Commercial Forensic Investigations and Accountancy

Completed a certificate in Commercial Forensic Investigations and Accountancy.

University of the Free State

LLM (Master of Laws), Commercial Law and Financial Crimes

Completed an LLM in Commercial Law and Financial Crimes with a focus on financial offences, regulatory compliance, AML frameworks, and corporate misconduct.