SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic integration with Clio, the global leader in legal AI technology.
Clio’s legal practice management, client intake, and CRM solutions streamline law firm operations, increase productivity, and enable legal professionals to manage their practices from a single platform. Trusted by over 200,000 legal professionals across 130+ countries and approved by more than 100 bar associations and law societies, Clio delivers industry-leading security, 24/5 customer support, and an extensive app ecosystem – now including SmartSearch.
This collaboration integrates SmartSearch’s award-winning AML verification and monitoring tools directly into Clio’s legal practice management platform, enabling law firms to manage compliance seamlessly within their existing workflows.
“Our integration with Clio marks a significant advancement in simplifying compliance for legal professionals,” said Kerry Cleary, Partnership Director at SmartSearch. “By embedding our digital AML solution into Clio’s platform, we empower law firms to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory compliance without disrupting their daily operations.”
Clio customers will benefit from:
- Automated AML and identity checks accessible directly within Clio
- Streamlined client onboarding processes
- Real-time compliance monitoring and data verification
This integration reflects a shared vision of delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the legal industry.
SmartSearch is a leading UK provider of anti-money-laundering software. Its AML verification platform conducts individual and business searches, both for the UK and international markets, with automatic worldwide sanction and PEP screening.
SmartSearch distinguishes itself in the UK with the ability to verify individuals and companies internationally, in a single platform via browser or API, with full Sanction, PEP, UBO, and adverse media screening, plus ongoing monitoring.
Headquartered in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, SmartSearch delivers unrivalled user experience to around 7,000 client firms and 60,000 users, helping them comply with AML regulations and fulfil their CDD and KYC obligations.

